PUBLIC LAW 96-594 PROVIDES THE OWNERS
OF SMALL COMMERCIAL VESSELS UNDE 79 FEET AND BARGES OF ANY SIZE
ENGAGED SOLELY IN DOMESTIC SERVICE, THA MUST BE DOCUMENTED, AN
OPTION TO SUBMIT SELF OBTAINED MEASUREMENTS OF THEIR VESSELS. 46
CFR 69.19 PROVIDES THE MEANS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS SERVICE AT GREATLY
REDUCED COST TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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.