AN OPERATIONS MANUAL IS REQUIRED FOR
MARINE BULK OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FACILITIES. IT IS APPROVED
BY THE COAST GUARD AND NEEDED TO PREVENT SPILLS AND ACCIDENTS
RESULTING FROM IMPROPER PROCEDURES. THE AMENDMENTS PROVIDE A
MECHANISM FOR AMENDING THE MANUAL TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGES IN
CIRCUMSTANCES OR IN THE REGULATIONS.
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).
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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.