INFORMATION REQUIRED TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS. INFORMATI WILL BE USED BY USCG TO
GRANT WORKING FREEBOARDS (DEEPER DRAFTS) BY REQUESTING VESSEL'S
OWNERS/AGENTS AND BY VESSEL MASTERS FOR SAFE OPERATION. AFFECTED
PUBLIC ARE OWNERS, AGENTS, AND MASTERS OF SELF-PROPELLED HOPPER
DREDGES WHO REQUEST WORKING FREEBOARDS.
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.