This collection
is approved for use under OMB control no. 2115-0551 through the end
of December 1987, by which time the Coast Guard will produce a
better justification for the requirement that written confirmation
follow a verbal report.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1987
12/31/1987
7,836
0
0
7,836
0
0
0
0
0
THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF A VESSEL
REGULATED UNDER TITLE 46 CFR IS REQUIRED TO FILE A REPORT WHEN
THERE IS LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH THA VESSEL OR IF THAT VESSEL IS
THOUGHT TO BE IN DISTRESS. THE LIKELIHOOD OF TIMELY ASSISTANCE
BEING PROVIDED TO THAT VESSEL IS INCREASED.
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.