THE MASTERS OF U.S. VESSELS ARE
REQUIRED BY LAW (46 U.S.C. SECTIONS 621, 622, 625 AND 706) TO
REPORT THE WAGES AND PERSONAL EFFECTS OF DECEASED OR DESERTING
SEAMEN TO APPROPRIATE COURTS FOR LITIGATION AND DISPOSITION
THEREOF. THE COAST GUARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERALL WELFARE OF
MERCHANT MARINE PERSONNEL AND THIS FORM IS REQUIRED TO PARTIALLY
MEET OUR MANDATE IN THIS AREA. FORM CG-1517 WILL BE USED BY MASTERS
OF VESSELS, FEDERAL COURTS, U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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.