Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
AMVER - 2009 Supporting Statement - Annual.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-09-22	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26609	Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0025	ICR Reference No: 200909-2133-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200610-2133-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No: MAR-610
Title: Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/29/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/23/2009
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2010
Responses	29,280	0	29,280
Time Burden (Hours)	2,050	0	2,342
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Provides the location at sea of U.S.-flag and certain foreign-flag ships for (1) Search and Rescue (SAR); and (2) the marshalling of ships for national defense and safety purposes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 1122.a, Name of Law: Merchant Marine Act, 1936
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 26268	06/01/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 26640	09/10/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	29,280	29,280	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,050	2,342	0	-292	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: The amount of time required to respond decreased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/23/2009

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