This information is used by the local
Coast Guard Captian of the Port (COTP) and the Officer in Charge
Marine Inspection (OCMI) to evaluate an industry request for either
an equivalent or alternative procedures, methods or equipment
standards, or a full or partial exemption of any requirement in the
regulations. Respondents are the regulated facilities and vessels
covered by these regulations.
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.