THE CERTIFICATE OF PAYMENT OF TONNAGE
TAX IS GENERATED BY U.S. CUSTOMS UPON PAYMENT OF TONNAGE TAX AND
LIGHT MONEY BY THE MASTER OF THE VESSEL. IT IS PRESENTED TO CUSTOMS
UPON EACH ENTRY OF THE VESSEL DURIN THE TONNAGE YEAR TO ENSURE
AGAINST OVERPAYMENT OF TONNAGE TAXES.
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.