The information in an application for
a Special Permit allows the Coast Guard to determine the manner of
safe carriage of unlisted materials. The information required by
Dangerous Cargo Manifests and Shipping Papers permits vessel crews
and emergency personnel to properly and safely respond to accidents
involving hazardous substances.
US Code:
49
USC 5103 Name of Law: Transportation of Hazardous Material
The change in burden is a
PROGRAM CHANGE due to a rulemaking [USCG-2009-0091; RIN 1625-AB47].
The incorporation of solid bulk hazardous cargo handling
requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations will result in a
decrease in the number of Special Permit applications.
$870
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
David DuPont 202
372-1497
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.