PUBLIC LAW 89-346 STATES THAT THE
ISSUANCE, TRANSFER, OR ASSIGNMENT OF A BOND, NOTE OR OTHER EVIDENCE
OF INDEBTEDNESS WHICH IS SECURED BY A MORTGAGE OF A VESSEL TO A
TRUSTEE OR BY AN ASSIGNMENT TO A TRUSTEE OF THE OWNER'S RIGHT,
TITLE, OR INTEREST IN A VESSEL UNDER CONSTRUCTION TO A PERSON NOT A
CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES IS UNLAWFUL UNLESS THE TRUSTEE OR A
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE OF SUCH MORTGAGE OR ASSIGNMENT IS APPROVED BY
THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
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.