Section 80.59, Compulsory
Ship Inspections and Ship Inspection Certificates, FCC Forms 806,
824, 827 and 829
No
material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved
collection
No
Regular
04/10/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2027
08/31/2027
15,175
15,175
23,229
23,229
0
0
The Commission seeks revision of this
OMB control number due to recent amendments to the Safety
Convention by way of Resolution Marine Safety Committee (MSC)
496(105) that was adopted on April 28, 2022; as a result of SOLAS
revisions of its Passenger Ship Safety Certificate and Cargo Ship
Radio certificates, FCC Forms 806 and 829 are being revised
accordingly. Regarding the remaining forms associated with this OMB
control number, FCC Forms 824 and 827 will undergo technical
amendments for non-substantive edits. Inspection certificates
issued in accordance with the Safety Convention must be posted in a
prominent and accessible place on the ship. Further, section
80.59(d) states that the Commission may, upon a finding that the
public interest would be served, grant a waiver of the annual
inspection required by section 362(b) of the Communications Act,
for a period of not more than 90 days for the sole purpose of
enabling a U.S. vessel to complete its voyage and proceed to a port
in the U.S. when an inspection can be held. An information
application must be submitted by a ship’s owner, operator, or
authorized agent. The application must be electronically submitted
to the FCC Headquarters (via e-mail to [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected], and
[email protected]) at least three days before the ship’s
arrival. The application must provide specific information that is
contained in rule section 80.59. The forms to be completed are FCC
Forms 806, 824, 827, and 829. Please see the non-substantive change
request justification for the reason behind this change request
submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and
approval.
US Code:
47
USC 309 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 332 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 154 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 303 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 307(e) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
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.
04/10/2026
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