PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF DATA BY OWNERS, OPERATORS AND/OR MASTERS OF COMMERCIAL CRAFT IS MANDATORY, RIVER AND HARBOR ACT OF 1922. OMB HAS DESIGNATED THE ARMY COE TO BE THE SOLE COLLECTOR DATA ON DOMESTIC WATERBORNE COMMERCE WHICH IS PART OF THE FEDERAL SHIPPING STATISTICS PROGRAM.
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.