THE MASTER OF A VESSEL DOCUMENTED
UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES ENGAGE IN FOREIGN OR COASTING
TRADE, OR INTENDED TO BE EMPLOYED IN SUC TRADE, MUST DECLARE, AT
THE PORT OF FIRST ARRIVAL FROM ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY, ANY EQUIPMENT,
REPAIR PARTS, OR MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR VESSE OR ANY EXPENSES
INCURRED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY.
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.