Safety Approval of Cargo Containers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1625-0024_NoR_r1_2011.doc Supplementary Document	2011-06-24
1625-0024_Regs_49cfr450-3_2009-10-01.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-05-20
30 Day Federal Register.doc Supplementary Document	2011-05-20
60 Day Federal Register.doc Supplementary Document	2011-05-20
1625-0024_SS_r1_2011.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-06-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
20489	Safety Approval of Cargo Containers Instruction	Modified
183335	Label containers with the safety approval plate Instruction	Modified
183334	Label containers after each examination Instruction	Modified
183333	Records of periodic examinations of containers Instruction	Modified
183332	Store receipt of approval for the continuous examination program Instruction	Modified
183331	Retain container design approval by approval authority Instruction	Modified
183330	Application for ACEP Instruction	Modified
183327	Review by approval authority of container design Instruction	Modified
183326	Application for approval of container design Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1625-0024	ICR Reference No: 201105-1625-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200801-1625-002
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Safety Approval of Cargo Containers
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/11/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/27/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2011
Responses	3,150,278	0	3,159,706
Time Burden (Hours)	104,095	0	105,920
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection requires owners and manufacturers of cargo containers to submit information and keep records associated with the approval and inspection of those containers. This information is needed to ensure compliance with the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 95 - 208 II Name of Law: DHS Delegation No. 0170.1
  

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:
	76 FR 5815	02/02/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 22717	04/22/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Review by approval authority of container design
Label containers with the safety approval plate
Retain container design approval by approval authority
Label containers after each examination
Application for approval of container design
Application for ACEP
Store receipt of approval for the continuous examination program
Records of periodic examinations of containers
Safety Approval of Cargo Containers

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	3,150,278	3,159,706	0	0	-9,428	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	104,095	105,920	0	0	-1,825	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The change in burden is an ADJUSTMENT due to a decrease in the number of U.S. flag containers, manufacturers and owners. There is no proposed change to the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of this collection. The reporting and recordkeeping requirements and the methodology for calculating burden remain unchanged, with one exception. Based on input from approval authorities, we revised the "Review by approval authority of container design" burden per response estimate from 6 to 40 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $464

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 06/27/2011

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