Approved for one
year. OMB intends to follow up with a letter requesting DOT and
Coast Guard views concerning how some of the longstanding public
concerns about the administration of Shipping Articles. We expect
to transmit such a letter or additional requ ests for follow-up
within 30 days of this action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
10/31/2001
12,000
0
12,000
18,000
0
18,000
0
0
0
Shipping Articles, executed by a
vessel's master and all crewmembers, serve as a contract for
mariners on U.S. merchant vessels.
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.