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 (250 to 400
pages each) published by the National Ocean Service to supplement
the marine nautical charts. The Coast Pilot contains essential
marine information important to navigators of United States coastal
and intracoastal waters that cannot be shown graphically on the
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.