TITLE 33, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, PART 207, (26 STAT 766) REQUIRES THAT THE LOCKAGE OF VESSELS AND NAVIGATION OF CHANNELS BE PROVIDED BY VESSEL OPERATIONS. DATA IS ALSO COLLECTED ON VESSELS, PASSENGERS, FREIGHT AND TONNAGE, ACCORDING TO LAW. THE DATA ARE USED TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMS-WIDE APPROACH TO PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE WATERWAY.
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.