Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
NPRM 1625-AB85.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-04-26	Available
1625-0061_SS_r0_2016_calc-sheet_cfiv-nprm_App-A-to-C.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-04-22	Available
CFR-2012-title46-vol1-sec28-140.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-04-22	Available
CFR-2012-title46-vol1-sec28-530.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-04-22	Available
USCODE-2011-title46-subtitleII-partG-chap106-sec10603.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
USCODE-2011-title46-subtitleII-partD-chap61-sec6104.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
USCODE-2010-title46-subtitleII-partB-chap45.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2011-title46-vol1-chapI-subchapC-Part 28.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2011-title46-vol1-chapI-subchapC-Part 25.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2010-title46-vol1-part28.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2009-title46-vol1-sec28-275.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2009-title46-vol1-sec28-270.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2009-title46-vol1-sec28-265.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2009-title46-vol1-sec28-135.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2009-title46-vol1-sec28-60.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2007-title46-vol1-sec28-720.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-2007-title46-vol1-sec28-710.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
CFR-1991-title46-vol1-sec28-505.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-07	Available
1625-0061_SS_r0_2016_cfiv-nprm.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-04-22	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
221221	Dockside Examination Certificate of Completion	Instruction	New
221220	Documentation of Equipment	Instruction	New
20565	Emergency Instructions	Instruction	Modified
203367	Citizenship Waiver	Instruction	Modified
184114	Marking of Lifesaving Equipment	Instruction	Modified
183759	Exemption Letter Requirement	Instruction	Modified
183758	Uninspected Fish Processing Vessel Certification of Classification	Instruction	Modified
183757	Uninspected Fish Processing Vessel Examination	Instruction	Modified
183755	Stability Instructions	Instruction	Modified
183754	Letter of Attestation for Stability Evaluation	Instruction	Modified
183753	Letter of Certification for Training in Drills and Safety Orientation	Instruction	Modified
183752	Acceptance Letter for Instructors and Course Curricular	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1625-0061	ICR Reference No: 201604-1625-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201601-1625-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/16/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/26/2016
Terms of Clearance: After considering public comments, DHS will submit this request to OMB prior to issuing a final rule.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2019
Responses	4,729	0	4,729
Time Burden (Hours)	6,617	0	6,617
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is intended to improve safety on board vessels in the commercial fishing industry. The requirements apply to those vessels and to seamen on them. Respondents are owners, agents, individuals-in-charge of commercial fishing vessels, and insurance underwriters.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 6104 Name of Law: Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Casualty Statistics
   US Code: 46 USC Chapter 45 Name of Law: Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels
   US Code: 46 USC 10603 Name of Law: Seaman's Duty to notify employer regarding illness, disabilitym and injury
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1625-AB85	Proposed rulemaking	81 FR 99999	04/21/2016

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 12

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Uninspected Fish Processing Vessel Examination
Emergency Instructions
Marking of Lifesaving Equipment
Acceptance Letter for Instructors and Course Curricular
Uninspected Fish Processing Vessel Certification of Classification
Citizenship Waiver
Letter of Certification for Training in Drills and Safety Orientation
Letter of Attestation for Stability Evaluation
Exemption Letter Requirement
Stability Instructions
Dockside Examination Certificate of Completion
Documentation of Equipment

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The change in burden is a PROGRAM CHANGE due to the 1625-AB85 Commercial Fishing Vessels rulemaking. The Coast Guard is adding new requirements for the documentation of equipment and dockside examination certification. The result of the Program Change is an increase in burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $563,669

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/26/2016

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