Approval for
collecting the information is contingent upon it only being used to
assist search and rescue units upon receiving a distress alert
containing an MMSI.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2003
06/30/2003
2,000
0
0
1,000
0
0
0
0
0
The information collection is
necessary to register data with a private entity and will be used
by U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue personnel to identify vessels
in distress and to select the proper rescue units and search
methods.
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.