Standard Numbering System for Undocumented Vessels

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

Standard Numbering System

OMB No. 1625-0108 Exp: mm/dd/yyyy

Who must comply?	State casualty reporting systems.
What is this collection about?	Subsection 12301(a) of Title 46, United States Code, requires undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery of any kind to be numbered in the State where the vessel is principally operated. In 46 U.S.C. 12302(a), the statute authorizes the Secretary to prescribe, by regulation, a Standard Numbering System (SNS) that may be implemented by the States to perform this function on behalf of the Federal Government with systems approved by the Secretary. This authority has been delegated to the U.S. Coast Guard. The regulations requiring the numbering of undocumented vessels are in 33 CFR Part 173; regulations establishing the SNS for States to carry out this function are contained in Part 174.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 33 CFR 173 Subpart A, B & D is available at – http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov, select Title 33 – Navigation and Navigable Waters, and follow to Subparts 173 and 174.
When must information be submitted to/retained by the Coast Guard?	The information covered by this collection is submitted to the states, and is not forwarded to the Coast Guard. The only information the Coast Guard receives from each state is the aggregate number of vessels registered in each state.
How is the information submitted?	Each state has its own unique information collection requirements.
What happens when complete information is received?	The information is used by the States to provide the Coast Guard with an annual report of numbered vessels.
For additional information, contact—	Commandant (CG-5422) Attn: Regulatory Development Manager 2100 2nd St., SW Stop 7581 Washington, DC 20593-7581 (202) 372-1061

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden for this report is about 30 minutes. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Commandant (CG-542), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 St., SW, Washington D.C. 20593-0001 or Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1625-0003), Washington, DC 20503.