USCG should
continue working to maximize the ability of submitters to submit
electronically.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
56,500
0
65,299
44,258
0
10,885
0
0
0
IAW Title 46, US Code & Title 46,
CFR the collection of this information is necessary to determine
competency, character & physical qualifications for the
issuance of USCG licenses, certificates of registry & merchant
mariner documents.
There are no program changes
associated with this collection renewal; however, there is an
adjustment (decrease) in the respondent's burden as a result of
changes to the forms. Changes are not associated with new statutory
or regulatory authority, but rather improvements to the flow and
quality of content, user functionality, and to aid the USCG in
processing forms. The adjustment in respondent's burden is a
reduction of one minute for the CG-719B and a reduction of two
minutes for the CG-719K or CG-719K/E.
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.