REGULATION IMPLEMENTS SECTIONS 2(D)
AND 3(D) OF P.L.. 89-777 (46 USC 817D AND E), WHICH MAKE THE
COMMISSION RESPONSIBLE FOR ASCERTAINING PASSENGER VESSEL OPERATORS'
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY PERSONAL INJURY AND DEATH CLAIMS
AND TO REFUND FARES. APPLICATION FORM FMC-131 IS REQUIRED FOR A
PERFORMANCE OR CASUALTY CERTIFICATE.
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.