THE AFFECTED PUBLIC ARE
OWNERS/OPERATORS OF VESSELS THAT ENTER THE GRE LAKES AFTER
OPERATING BEYOND THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE. THE INFORMATION WILL
BE USED TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT
REQUIREMENTS OF THE NONINDIGENOUS AQUATIC NUISANCE PREVENTI AND
CONTROL ACT OF 1990. INFORMATION COLLECTED WILL ALSO BE USED TO
COMPILE STATISTICAL DATA ON COMPLIANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS.
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.