46 USC 3305, 3309 AND 3314. THESE
FORMS ARE USED TO DOCUMENT THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE OF U.S. MERCHANT VESSELS IN ORDER TO INSURE THE SAFETY
OF LIFE AND PROPERTY AT SEA. AFFECTED PUBLIC ARE OWNERS AND
OPERATORS OF U.S. FLAG MERCHANG VESSELS
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.