THE RULE REQUIRES U.S. SHIPS (VESSELS
IN COMMERCIAL SERVICE OVER 40 FE AND MANNED FIXED AND FLOATING
PLATFORMS) TO RECORD THE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE THEY DISCHARGE TO SHORE
AND INTO THE SEA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANNEX V OF THE INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTIO FROM SHIPS (MARPOL).
RECORDS WILL BE USED TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN A
STATISTICAL RECORD OF GARBAGE BEING DISCHARGED.
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.