SHIPS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE ENTRIES IN
THE OIL RECORD BOOKS AND GARBAGE RECORD BOOKS WHEN OPERATIONS ARE
PERFORMED AS PRESCRIBED BY MARPOL 73/78. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE
USED BY COAST GUARD PERSONNEL TO VERIFY THAT DISCHARGES OF OIL AND
GARBAGE ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT TO PREVENT POLLUTION FROM
SHIPS.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.