As indicated in the request for generic clearance, Coast Guard will provide a copy of each survey instrument as well as a description of the activity and the number of burden hours involved for each survey undertaken which is on the approved list. In addition, Coast Guard will submit a progress report required by the Manual at the end of calendar years 1997, 1998 and 1999.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2000
06/30/2000
01/31/2000
13,530
0
41,695
4,711
0
16,005
0
0
0
Customer satisfaction surveys are required by Executive Order 12862. The U.S. Coast Guard will use the information obtained from direct customers to measure satisfaction with current services and determine whether additional services are requested.
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.