Approved for
three years, except that within one year, the Coast Guard complete
an evaluation of the existing program with an eye towards
appropriate streamlining. In addition, the Coast Guard anticipates
certain adjustments to the existing regulations in 33CFR, section
151.55 to bring U. S. requiremnts into conformance with Marpol
resolution MEPC.65(37). In conjunction with efforts to also
implement DOT's ongoing information streamlining program (ISP), the
Department has been seeking to identify programs that might be
streamlined through possible legislative amendment. We would
anticipate that, at a minimum, there would be the completion of an
initial evaluation ,followed by appropriate notice and comment, to
permit the public to comment on (a.) revisions to conform to the
Marpol annex and DOT/USCG's own evaluation of the existing program,
which has been in place since 1994. In discussions with Coast Guard
staff, OMB staff have requested more information about the benefits
of the program as related to estimates of cost, including some
additional analysis of costs in terms of current levels of
compliance. We believe that attention should also be given in the
evaluation to ost-effective ness. That is, is it possible or
feasible to stimulate more effective public and private efforts at
shoreline protection so that added protection would be more
effective as a potential alternative to the current system of
garbage recordkeeping? The anlysis of effectiveness could be
targetted particularly on domestic segments currently required to
keep garbage records which would not be otherwise subject to
recently approved Marpol requirements. We appreciate the additional
staff contribution on the part of the Coast Guard staff in
responding to our requests for additional information on this
matter.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2000
10/31/2000
24,224
0
0
526,624
0
0
0
0
0
Recordkeeping of refuse discharge from
ships is required by the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and
Control Act of 1987 (the Act). The U.S. Coast Guard promulgated
regulations to implement the requirement of the Act and may be
found in 33 CFR 151.55.
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.
Recordkeeping of Refuse Discharges from Ships