In cooperation with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MDMF), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) would like to collect economic valuation information from the directory frame of licensed marine recreational anglers in Massachusetts in 2012. The objective of the study will be to test the effectiveness of alternative data collection methods for collecting recreational fishing data and to evaluate the reliability of stated preference (SP) compared with behavioral models that use information on the actual choices made by recreational anglers.
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Pub.L. 194 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.