OWNERS/OPERATORS OF VESSELS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO U.S. INSPECTION LAWS ARE REQUIRED BY REGULATION TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION IN WRITING TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD. THE USE OF THIS FORM SAVES TIME FOR BOTH THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS THE COAST GUARD. (46 U.S.C. 363, 367, 390A, 391A, 392, 395, 404, 405, 445, 526, 1333; 50 U.S.C. 198).
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.