Small Passenger Vessels -- Title 46 Subchapters K and T

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

Small Passenger Vessels – Title 46 CFR Subchapters K and T

OMB No. 1625-0057 Exp: 07/31/2017

Who must comply?	Owners and operators of small passenger vessels.
What is this collection about?	This information collection affects owners and operators of small passenger vessels (under 100 gross tons) that carry more than 6 passengers. The information is necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the commercial vessel safety program for these vessels.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 CFR Subchapter K and T, is available at—http://www.eCFR.gov, select TITLE 46 – SHIPPING, and follow to Subchapter K and T, respectively.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	For an owner or operator of a vessel seeking an initial certification as a small passenger vessel, the information must be submitted to the Coast Guard (CG) Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) before a determination can be made. For an owner or operator of a vessel that has previously been certified and seeks a renewal of its certification, the information must be submitted to the CG OCMI at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Inspection. In certain instances, the OCMI may determine that vessel plans must be submitted to the CG Marine Safety Center (MSC).
How is the information submitted?	In writing or electronically via e-mail. Information may be submitted to the CG Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) at the local Sector Office, or the CG MSC. Contact info for CG OCMIs can be found at—http://www.uscg.mil/top/units/. For information on submitting information to the CG MSC, go to— https://homeport.uscg.mil/msc > Contact Us > Mail Address, Telephone Contacts, and E-Commerce Info.
What happens when complete information is received?	The CG will review the information and determine if a vessel is eligible to receive certification as a small passenger vessel. If it qualifies, an owner or operator of a small passenger vessel will receive a Certificate of Inspection valid for five years (one year for a vessel that seeks approval for an international voyage).
For additional information, contact--	Your local CG Sector Office or the CG MSC. 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/. The MSC contact info is at— https://homeport.uscg.mil/msc > Contact Us > Mail Address, Telephone Contacts, and E-Commerce Info.

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The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden for this report is about 11.5 hours. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Commandant (CG-CVC), U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7501, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20593-7501 or Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1625-0057), Washington, DC 20503.