Maintain Equipment Service Information

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

Commercial Diving Operations – Title 46 CFR Part 197

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Who must comply?	An owner and operator of a commercial diving operation, and any vessel or facility that supports commercial diving.
What is this collection about?	The information is used by the CG to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations for design, installation, and operation of commercial diving activities.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 CFR Part 197, Subpart B which is available at—http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	An owner or operator of a commercial diving operation—or a vessel or facility that supports commercial diving—must maintain records and periodically submit reports to the Coast Guard (CG) Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) before a commercial diving operation can take place.
How is the information submitted?	In writing or electronically via e-mail. Information is submitted to the CG OCMI. Contact info is below.
What happens when complete information is received?	The OCMI will review the information and determine if a commercial diving operation is in compliance with the requirements. The CG will advise the commercial diving owner/operator in writing of the results of the review.
For additional information, contact--	Your local CG Sector Office (OCMI). A list of Coast Guard sectors, as part of a comprehensive list of Coast Guard units, can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/top/units/.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden per response for this report varies per information collection—about 15 minutes to record VCS facility maintenance; 1.5 hours for a new tank vessel VCS submission; 2 hours for a certifying entity submission; and up to 34.5 hours for a new facility VCS submission. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Commandant (CG-522), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2^nd St. SW Stop 7126, Washington D.C. 20593-7126 or Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1625-0060), Washington, DC 20503.