VESSEL OWNERS AND OPERATORS CARRYING
OIL FROM OFFSHORE FACILITIES ABOVE THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF MUST
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OIL DISCHARGES. AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE
COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION FOR AN EVALUATION OF
ADEQUACY OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. (RELATED DOCUMENTS - GENERAL
ORDER 41, AND FORM FMC-160.)
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.