THIS RULEMAKING INCORPORATES RECENT
STABILITY AMENDMENTS TO THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA CONVENTION
(SOLAS) INTO DOMESTIC REGULATION. THESE STABILITY AMENDMENTS HAVE
BOTH DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL ASPECTS. THE ASSOCIATED REPORTING AND
RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT VESSELS ARE
DESIGNED TO AND OPERATING WITHIN THE APPLICABILITY REGULATIONS THAT
ASSURE SAFE VESSELS.
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.