CG-2554 Private Aids to
Navigation Application. CG-4143 Application for Class I Private
Aids to Navigation on Artificial Islands/Fixed Structures
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/01/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2021
712
1,709
2,136
1,709
56
135
Information received from the private
aids to navigation applications is essential for safe navigation.
The forms are used to collect vital safety information such as the
geographic position of the aid, as well as the characteristic of
the aid, the light signal, and other related safety
information.
US Code:
14 USC
83 Name of Law: Unauthorized Aids to Maritime Navigation;
Penalty
US Code: 43
USC 1333 Name of Law: Laws and Regulations Governing Lands
US Code: 14 USC
81 Name of Law: Aids to Navigation Authorized
The change (increase) in burden
is an ADJUSTMENT due to a decrease in the estimated annual number
of responses, but an increase in the number of hours required to
process each form. Specifically, the reporting and recordkeeping
requirements and methodology for calculating burden remain
unchanged, but the processing time for Coast Guard personnel
increased from the previous reported 1.4 hours per application to a
more accurate 2.0 hours per application. These numbers were
verified through a query of all Coast Guard District offices for
applications received in CY 2020. In addition, the estimated
equivalent government paygrade for persons submitting the reports
as well as the estimated paygrade for the Coast Guard District
personnel processing the forms has been reduced from a GS-12 to a
GS-11. This more accurately captures the average paygrade for the
personnel in these positions and resulted in lower per hour costs.
The overall result was a 427 hour increase in hours requested over
the previous 1,709 OMB inventory, with a total annualized cost
reduction of $84K over the previous $230K OMB inventory.
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.