THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED TO AID
IN CONTROLLING SAFETY AND POLLUTION HAZARDS ARISING FROM BULK
LIQUID CARGO SHIPMENTS. THEY ARE USED TO EVALUATE THE DESIGN,
EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATION OF THE SHIPS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REGULATIONS. RESPONDENTS ARE PRINCIPALLY SHIP'S OFFICERS ON
CHEMICAL TANKERS.
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.