This Supporting Statement describes a revision of the currently approved information collection in OMB control no. 0648-0214. The revision will merge the logbook and transshipment log from the currently approved collection OMB control no. 0648-0462 Pacific Islands Coral Reef Ecosystems Logbook and Reporting and the logbook from the currently approved collection in OMB control no. 0648-0577 Non-commercial Permit and Reporting Requirements in the Main Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Fishery into the 0648-0214 information collection that includes logbook and reporting from other Federally-managed fisheries in the Pacific Islands Region (PIR). After this revision is approved, 0648-0462 and 0648-0577 will be discontinued.
Reporting requirements for all other collections under 0648-0214 would not change, including vessels fishing under Pacific Islands Region permits for crustaceans, precious corals, bottomfish, pelagic longline fishing, and other pelagic fisheries. The current information collection would be continued with minor updates.
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303
Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Collection 0648-0462 and part of 0648-0577 are being merged into this collection.
$336,432
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Yes
Yes
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Walter Ikehara 808 944-2275
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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.