THE COAST GUARD RECREATIONAL BOATING
PRODUCT ASSURANCE BRANCH SEEKS APPROVAL FOR AN INFORMATION REQUEST
TO THE 50 STATES, THREE U.S. TERRITORIES AND THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA TO DETERMINE WHETHER PURCHASER INFORMATION IS RETRIEVABLE
FROM VESSEL REGISTRATION FILES. THE INFORMATION MIGHT BE USED BY
BOAT MANUFACTURERS CONDUCTING RECALLS FOR DEFECTS AND FOR FAILURES
TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS.
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.