This collection of information is used
to gather information regarding the location of at sea of U.S.-flag
and certain foreign-flag ships for (1) Search and Rescue (SAR); and
(2) the marshalling of ships for national defense and safety
purposes.
US Code:
46
USC 1122.a, Name of Law: Merchant Marine Act, 1936 , as
amended
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.