The comment
received on March 19 (IME) raises issues largely outside the scope
of OMB review under the PRA. We do ask that Coast Guard evaluate
the statement that Coast Guard is underestimating the burden of the
collection (page 2). We understand that Coast Guard is evaluating
the other issues raised by the commentor and will respond directly.
We have informed the commentor how he can comment to OMB on such
issues on a website that solicits public comment on existing
regulations and agency guidance documents.(Per 4/17/02 e -mail with
Standards and Regulation staff, we request a response within a
practicable time frame that deals with the issue on page 2 of the
above referenced comments that COTP discretionary requirements are
not taken into account in the burden estimation for this
collection).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2005
05/31/2005
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This information collection ensures
the safe handling of explosives and other hazardous materials in
port areas and on board vessels. Shipping agents and terminal
operators who handle the above commodities must comply.
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.