In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is improperly
submitted. The agency should resubmit this collection in
conjunction with DHS' submission of the associated rule under E.O.
12866.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2006
08/31/2004
10/31/2006
68,289
0
68,289
173,904
0
0
0
0
0
The Ports and waterways Safety Act
authorizes the Coast Guard to require pre-arrival messages form any
vessel entering a port or place in the United States. This
information is required to control vessel traffic, develop
contingency plans and enforce regulations. Vessel owners and
operators may apply for a waiver of rules.
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.