This collection
is approved for use under OMB control number 2115-0514 through
9/30/88 by which time Coast Guard shall (1) include an alternative
to the mandatory use of the social security number in the
continuous discharge book, the merchant mariner document, and the
various applications contained in this requirement, (2) eliminate
any data request duplication between the applications contained in
this requirement, (3) redraft questions 4, 8a and 8b on form CG
4509 to eliminate unnecessary scope, and (4) establish a reasonable
cap on how far back an applicant should go in reporting
convictions, etc.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1988
09/30/1988
02/28/1988
233,800
0
28,000
101,087
0
2,240
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION GATHERED IS NECESSARY
TO DETERMINE AND DOCUMENT THE TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, PHYSICAL
CONDITION, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTER OF PERSONS
APPLYING FOR A MERCHANT MARINE LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR DOCUMENT.
THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS ANY PERSON APPLYING FOR MERCHANT MARINE
LICENSE, CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENT.
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.