This collection
is approved for use under OMB control number 2115-0504 through
12/31/88 by which time Coast Guard shall have amended the
collection's justification to respond to the following question: If
the purpose of the recordkeeping requirements is to insure the
availability of information that is unique to each vessel and
needed by Coast Guard boarding personnel, then why should the Coast
Guard refrain from designing into MSIS a capability to store such
information, as appropriate, thereby eliminating the need for
vessels to maintain certain records on board? The Coast Guard
should also be aware that statutes can be amended in order to bring
information collections into compliance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1980.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1988
12/31/1988
03/31/1988
190
0
190
22,202
0
22,202
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENABLE
THE COAST GUARD TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MARITIME SAFETY
UNDER TITLE 46, U.S. CODE. IT IS USED SOLELY FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE
AFFECTED PUBLIC INCLUDES SOME OWNERS/OPERATORS OF LARGE MERCHANT
VESSELS AND ALL FOREIGN-FLAG TANKERS CALLING AT U.S.
PORTS.
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.