Official Logbook

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form CG-706B Official Logbook	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
PTA USCG - Official Logbook 20230907 PRIV Final.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-01-12	Repair queued
1625-0018 30 day FR Notice_89FR476_20240104_.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-01-05	Repair queued
1625-0018 60-day FR Notice_88 FR 65186_20230921_.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
DHS_USCG-030_Merchant Seamen's Records_74_FR_30308_20090625.htm	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
USCODE-2014-title46-subtitleII-partG-chap113-sec11304.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
USCODE-2009-title46-subtitleII-partG-chap113-sec11303.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Available
USCODE-2009-title46-subtitleII-partG-chap113-sec11302.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
USCODE-2009-title46-subtitleII-partG-chap113-sec11301.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
USCODE-2009-title46-subtitleII-partC-chap51.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
USCODE-2010-title46-subtitleII-partG-chap113-sec 11302_11303_11304.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
CFR-2009-title46-vol1-sec35-07-5.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
CFR-2011-title46-vol4-sec122-280.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-07	Repair queued
1625-0018 SS_2023.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-01-16	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
20477	Official Logbook	Form and Instruction	Modified	Official Logbook
20477	Official Logbook	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1625-0018	ICR Reference No: 202312-1625-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-1625-004
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Official Logbook
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/18/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/16/2024
Terms of Clearance: The Agency will continue working toward bringing this collection into a pattern of regular review and submission. Until such a consistent approval process has been established, this collection will receive 18 month approvals. Upon submission, the Agency will update OMB on its conversations related to electronic log books.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2026	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	1,750	0	1,750
Time Burden (Hours)	1,750	0	1,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Official Logbooks identify particulars of the voyage of a vessel, including the vessel's name, official number, port of registry, tonnage, name of the master and crew, nature of the voyage, vessel's draft, drills and inspections, and maintenance of watertight integrity. Logbooks are used by the Coast Guard and shipping companies. 46 U.S.C. 11301, 11302, 11303, and 11304 are the authorities for this collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 11301 Name of Law: Logbook and entry requirements
   US Code: 46 USC 11302 Name of Law: Manner of making entries
   US Code: 46 USC 11303 Name of Law: Penalties
   US Code: 46 USC 11304 Name of Law: Additional logbook and entry requirements
   PL: Pub.L. 111 - 281 607 Name of Law: Authorizatoin Act of 2010
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 65187	09/21/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 476	01/04/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Official Logbook	CG-706B	Official Logbook

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,750	1,750	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,750	1,750	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 01/16/2024

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