OWNERS OF CERTAIN VESSELS THAT ARE
REQUIRED TO BE MEASURED FOR TONNAGE ARE GRANTED THE OPTION TO APPLY
FOR MEASUREMENT UNDER THE "SIMPLIFIED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM." THE
INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SYSTEM ARE LESS THAN
THOSE OF THE FORMAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, THEREBY RESULTING IN
REDUCED COSTS TO THE VESSEL OWNER. THE INFORMATION THAT I COLLECTED
FOR THIS SYSTEM IS TO CALCULATE THE VESSEL TONNAGES.
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.