This collection
is approved for use under OMB control number 2115-0528, through
6/30/88 by which time the Coast Guard shall submit a supporting
statement that more fully explains the reasons behind provisions
that prohibit commercial vessel owners engaged in a business
venture from applying for masters certificate, thereby reducing the
number of applications and thus the burden associated with this
collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1988
06/30/1988
09/30/1987
3,500
0
3,500
1,884
0
1,884
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION IS NEEDED
TO MAKE SURE THAT VESSEL OPERATO CAN MEET STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR
WATER POLLUTION RESULTING FROM THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES. WHEN ALL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED, A CERTIFICATE OF
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (WATER POLLUTION) IS ISSUED AND USED TO
SHOW CUSTOMS AND COAST GUARD OFFICIALS THAT THE
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.