THE RECREATIONAL BOAT MANUFACTURER
IDENTIFICATION CODE (MIC) IS A THREE CHARACTER CODE USED IN THE
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (HIN) OF EVERY RECREATIONAL BOAT
MANUFACTURED IN OR IMPORTED TO THE UNITED STATES. THE MIC
IDENTIFIES THE MANUFACTURER OR IMPORTER OF EVERY BOAT. THE HIN
& MIC ARE USED TO IDENTIFY BOATS SUBJECT TO RECALL, BOATS BEING
REGISTERED, BOATS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS AND LOST, STOLEN OR
ABANDONED BOATS.
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.