Marine casualty information is needed
for CG investigations of commercial vessel casualties involving
death, vessel damage, etc., as mandated by Congress. Chemical
testing information is needed to improve CG detection/reduction of
drug and alcohol use by mariners.
US Code:
46
USC 6101 Name of Law: Marine Casualties and Reporting
US Code:
18 USC Chapter 17A Name of Law: Common Carrier Operation Under
the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
US Code: 46
USC 6301 Name of Law: Investigation of Marine Casualties
US Code: 46
USC 2302 Name of Law: Penalties for Negligent Operations and
Interfering with Safe Operation
US Code: 46
USC 7503 Name of Law: Dangerous Drugs as Grounds for Denial
US Code: 46
USC 7704 Name of Law: Dangerous Drugs as Grounds for
Revocation
US Code: 46 USC 6301 Name of Law:
Investigation of marine casualties
The change in burden is an
ADJUSTMENT due to a change (i.e., increase) in the estimated annual
number of responses. There is no proposed change to the reporting
requirements of this collection. The reporting requirements, and
methodology for calculating burden, remain unchanged.
$493,455
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
David DuPont 202
372-1497
No
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:
(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;
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.