THE INFO. COLLECTED USING CG-4917 AND
CG-4918 IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHETHER RECREATIONAL BOAT AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ARE COMPLYING WITH 33 CFR 179.
THE INFO. IS USED TO EVALUATE THE DEGREE OF DANGER TO THE PUBLIC,
MANUFACTURER'S SUCCESS IN FINDING AFFECTED OWNERS AND HIS SPEED IN
MAKING REPAIRS TO DEFECTIVE OR NONCOMPLYING PRODUCTS.
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.