PRODUCTION TEST REPORTS FOR LIFE SAVING DEVICES (FLOTATION DEVICES) -- 46 CFR SUBCHAPTER Q

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
140640	PRODUCTION TEST REPORTS FOR LIFE SAVING DEVICES (FLOTATION DEVICES) -- 46 CFR SUBCHAPTER Q	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2115-0090	ICR Reference No: 198505-2115-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198312-2115-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: PRODUCTION TEST REPORTS FOR LIFE SAVING DEVICES (FLOTATION DEVICES) -- 46 CFR SUBCHAPTER Q
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/20/1985
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/21/1985
Terms of Clearance: 5 CFR 1320.13. Coast Guard should reassess the need to require both reporting and recordkeeping for the same data and report their findings in the next submission. Consideration should be given to requiring reporting of summary data with no government-imposed recordkeeping requirement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/1987	01/31/1987	01/31/1987
Responses	55	0	55
Time Burden (Hours)	5,500	0	5,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRE RETAINING THE RECORDS OF PRODUCTION TESTING OF LIFESAVING APPLIANCES (FLOTATION DEVICES) CONDUCTED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO HAVE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. THE RECORDS WILL BE USED TO TRACE SOURCES OF FIELD PROBLEMS. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS LIFESAVING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PRODUCTION TEST REPORTS FOR LIFE SAVING DEVICES (FLOTATION DEVICES) -- 46 CFR SUBCHAPTER Q

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/21/1985

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