Tank Ship, Cargo Ship and MODU applications (5-Year Cycle)

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

Alternate Compliance Program

OMB No. 1625-0081 Exp: 06/30/2018

Who must comply?	Owners and operators of U.S.-flag inspected vessels.
What is this collection about?	The Coast Guard (CG) established an optional Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) to provide owners and operators of U.S. vessels an alternative method of complying with inspection requirements.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 CFR Part 8 is available at— https://www.eCFR.gov, select TITLE 46 – SHIPPING, and follow to Part 8.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	The information must be provided to the CG prior to a vessel participating in the ACP.
How is the information submitted?	In writing or electronically via e-mail. Information is submitted to the CG Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) at the local Sector Office. Use form CG-3752 or CG-3752A. Forms are available at this LINK. A comprehensive list of contact info for Coast Guard units is found at: https://www.uscg.mil/Units/Organization/.
What happens when complete information is received?	The CG will review the information and determine if a vessel is eligible to participate in the ACP, and advise the vessel owner or operator in writing.
For additional information, contact--	Your local CG Sector Office or the CGHQ. A list of Coast Guard sectors, as part of a comprehensive list of Coast Guard units, can be found at https://www.uscg.mil/Units/Organization/. ACP info at this LINK.

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The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden for this report is about 2 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 (1625-0081), Washington, DC 20503.