OFFSHORE LIGHTERING INVOLVES THE
TRANSFER OF LARGE VOLUMES OF BULK LIQUIDS BETWEEN VESSELS, CREATING
THE HIGH POTENTIAL FOR A MAJOR SPILL. THIS COLLECTION OF
INFORMATION ALLOWS THE COAST GUARD TO PROVID TIMELY RESPONSE IN AN
EMERGENCY, MINIMIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE FROM AN OIL OR
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL, AND CONTROL THE LOCATION AND PROCEDURES
FOR LIGHTERING ACTIVITIES.
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.