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Narrative of Revisions

The purpose of the Narrative of Revisions is to clearly indicate revisions to a collection since the previous approval

Collection Title: Plan Approval and Records for Subdivision and Stability Regulations
-- Title 46 CFR Subchapter S

OMB Control No.: 1625-0064

Current Expiration Date: 02/28/2011

Collection Instruments: Instructions

The following listed below are revisions to the collection:

• Increase in burden (respondents/responses/burden hours) are due to 2 factors—

  • A change in the requirements (PROGRAM CHANGE) per “Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements” rulemaking [USCG-2007-0030; RIN 1625-AB20] (increase in respondents (+1,181), responses (+1,874) and burden hours (+5,791)). The Coast Guard amended its regulations governing the stability of passenger vessels and the maximum number of passengers that may safely be permitted on board a vessel. The average American weighs significantly more than the assumed average weight per person utilized in prior regulations, and the maximum number of persons permitted on a vessel is determined by several factors, including an assumed average weight for each passenger. The updated regulations more accurately reflect today’s average weight per person, maintaining intended safety levels by taking this weight increase into account.

  • A change (ADJUSTMENT) in the way the Marine Safety Center tabulates responses (increase in respondents (+3), responses (+2,940) and burden hours (+3,294)). Previously, only plan reviews which culminated with a letter being sent to the submitter were counted, whereas the MSC now tabulates all responses submitted for review.

• Updates remarks about methods of submission.

• Updates are provided for cost burden and government cost associated with this collection of information.