VESSEL OWNERS AND OPERATORS USING ANY
PORT OR PLACE IN THE U.S. MUST ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN EVIDENCE OF
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OIL SPILLS OR
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE DISCHARGES. AN APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED
AND SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION FOR AN EVALUATION OF ADEQUACY OF
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. (RELATED DOCUMENTS - GENERAL ORDER 40,
FMC-11(REV), FMC-346, AND FMC-329.)
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.