The Coast Guard is required by the Omnibus Budget Reconcilation Act of 1990 to collect user fees from Coast Guard inspected commercial vessels. In order to do so the Coast Guard requires the submission of identifying information from the owners of these vessels.
The change in burden is an adjustment due to an increase in the size of the inspected fleet.
$357,115
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
David Du Pont 202 267-0971
No
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.