THE RULES APPLY PERSONS IN THE UNITED
STATES WHO ARRANGE, OFFER, ADVERTISE OR PROVIDE PASSAGE ON VESSELS
HAVING BERTH OR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 50 OR MORE PASSENGERS AND
EMBARKING PASSENGERS AT U.S., PORTS. SUCH PERSONS MUST ESTABLISH
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET LIABILITIES FOR NONPERFORMANCE OF
VOYAGES OR FOR DEATH OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR OTHER PERSONS ON
VOYAGES TO OR FROM U.S., PORTS. (RELATED FORM FMC-131).
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.