Data obtained through the use of this
report form is utilized to update the United States Coast Pilot.
The Coast Pilot is a series of nine nautical books published by the
National Ocean Service to supplement the marine nautical charts.
The Coast Pilot contains essential marine information important to
navigators of U.S. coastal and intracoastal waters but which cannot
be graphically displayed on charts.
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.