1625-0040 Narrative of Revisions

Narrative of Changes Table

The purpose of the Narrative of Changes Table is to demonstrate changes to a collection since the previous approval.

Collection Title: Application for Merchant Mariner Credential

OMB Control No.: 1625-0040

Current Expiration Date: 31 January 2016

Collection Instrument(s): CG-719B

Location	Current version	Proposed Revision
CG-719B, page 4, Block 7a	Requests name of next of kin but there is no box to collect the requested info.	Add box for applicant to enter requested noext of kin name.
CG-719B	Pages numbered 1-6	Renumber similar to the CG-719K, No numbers on instruction pages only number data collection pages (1-3)
CG-719B, Page 5	No name block on page 5	Add a name block on the bottom of current numbered page 5 to prevent pages getting mixed with another application.
CG-719B, Page 4, Block 4	Citizenship/Nationality	Revise to: Citizenship
CG-719B, page 4, Block 6	6d Alternate Phone number and 6e. Email address	Reverse locations, make 6d Email address and 6e. alternate phone number.
CG-719B, page 4, Box 7a	Check box states: Name and mailing address same as address above	The name of the Next of Kin will never be the same as the mariner, remove “Name &”.
CG-719B, Page 5, Section III, Block 1	“Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential”	Change to “TWIC EXEMPTION STATEMENT”
CG-719B, Page 5, Section IV, Block 2.	Not titled	Add title to block: “FOR CONTINUITY RENEWAL ONLY”
CG-719B Page 5, Section IV, Block 4d.	“Act on my behalf in all metters pertaining to the processing of my current USCG credential application”	Revise to: “Act on my behalf in all metters pertaining to the processing of my current USCG credential application ( All of the above)”
CG-719B, Page 6, Section IV, Block 6	“Signature of an individual authorized to administer the Oath”	Signature of individual authorized to administer oath. I believe years ago the form stated a Notary Public could administer the oath; recommend putting that on the form and also "this is required only once for a mariner"
CG-791P	“Signature of Applicant”	Revise to: “Signature of Applicant (Required)”
CG-719B, Page 2, Section II cont. Document of Continuity	Document of Continuity: ,,,,	At the end of the existing verbiage add: “STCW endorsements may not be placed in continuity. No credential expired beyond the 12-month administrative grace period described in 46 CFR 10.227(h) can be converted into a Document of Continuity.”
719B, Page 3, Figure 1.	Complete Physical CG 719K (Last 12 Months) 46 CFR 10.215	Complete Physical CG 719K or a Valid Medical Certificate (Last 12 Months) 46 CFR 10.225(b)(7)
719B, Page 3, Figure 1.	Complete Physical CG 719K (Approved last 36 months) 46 CFR 10.215	Complete Physical CG 719K or a Valid Medical Certificate (Approved last 36 months) 46 CFR 10.225(b)(7)
719B, Page 3, Figure 1.	Complete Physical CG 719K/E (Approved last 12 months, Entry Level Applicants Only) 46 CFR 10.215	Complete Physical CG 719K/E or a Valid Medical Certificate (Approved last 12 months, Entry Level Applicants Only) 46 CFR 10.225(b)(7)
719B, Page 3, Figure 1.	**Sea Service minimum for USRP….	**Sea Service minimum for United States Registered Pilot (USRP) for the Great Lakes….
719B, Page 4, Section II, bottom	FOR RENEWAL TRANSACTIONS ONLY: …	Revise to Read: FOR RENEWAL TRANSACTIONS ONLY: I request to waive the post-dating feature and to have my merchant mariner credential (MMC) issued immediately. I decline having its issuance coincide with my previous credentials expiration date.
719B, Page 3, Figure 1.	Drug Screen, 46 CFR 10.225(b)(5)	Drug Screen, 46 CFR 10.225(b)(5), 10.227, 10.231 and 11.805
719B, Page 3, Figure 1.	A Pilot Association letter of Attenstation will be accepted for First Class Pilots.	* A pilot association letter of attestation will be accepted for First Class Pilots. For a raise-of-grade, pilots must comply with the requirements of 46 CFR 10.232 (a)(2)