Approved. Per
previous terms of clearance, OMB will review final rule responses
to comment and any final rule changes affecting information
collection requirements to determine if burdens can be further
reduced.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1997
12/31/1997
6,019
0
0
1,121,198
0
0
0
0
0
DISCHARGE FROM VESSELS OR FACILITIES
CAN HAVE SERIOUS IMPACTS ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.
AN EFFECTIVE, WELL COORDINATED RESPONSE PLAN WILL MINIMIZE THE
EFFECTS OF SUCH SPILLS ON THE NAVIGABL WATERS AND MARINE
ENVIRONMENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THERE ARE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE TRANS-ALASKA PIPLELINE SYSTEM (TAPS) I PRINCE WILLIAM
SOUND, ALASKA. THERE ARE ALSO REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. FL SHIPS
GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 400 GROSS TONS AND U.S. FLAG OIL TANKER
GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 GROSS TONS.
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.