The information sought here is needed to ensure compliance with our rules on electrical engineering for the design and construction of U.S. flag commercial vessels. Respondents are owners, operators, and builders of vessels.
The change (i.e., increase) in burden is an ADJUSTMENT due to a change in the number of plans received by the MSC.
$2,329,460
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
David Du Pont 202 267-0971
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.