The information collected provides an
opportunity for an owner, operator, builder, or agent of a unique
vessel to present their reasons why the vessel cannot comply with
existing International/Inland Navigation Rules and how alternative
compliance can be achieved. If appropriate, a Certificate of
Alternative Compliance is issued.
US Code:
33
USC 2001 Name of Law: the Inland Navigational Rules Act of
1980
US Code: 33
USC 1601 Name of Law: International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
The change in burden (i.e.,
increase) is an ADJUSTMENT due to an increase in the estimated
annual number of responses. The change reflects the five-year
average of data from Coast Guard District Offices.
$17,544
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.