Information concerning citizenship of
owner/applicant and build, tonnage, and marking of vessel is
required to determine the eligibility of vessels for documentation
as well as eligibility to engage in a particular employment under
46 U.S.C. chapter 121, 125, and 313. The Coast Guard is required to
record bills of sale and data pertaining to mortgages. Owners and
builders of yachts and commercial vessels of at least 5 net tons
are affected by forms.
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.