INLAND WATERWAYS, NAVIGABLE RIVERS,
FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS TRANSPORTATION LINES OF THE
UNITED STATES (TLUS) CONTAINS INFORMATION OF THE VESSEL OPERATORS
AND THEIR AMERICAN FLAG VESSELS OPERATING OR AVAILABLE FOR
OPERATION ON THE INLAND WATERWAYS OF THE UNITED STATES I THE
TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS.
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.