The Corps of Engineers uses ENG Forms
3931 and 3932 as the basic instruments to collect vessel and
waterborne commerce statistics. These data constitute the sole
source for dometic vessel characteristics and movements of freight
and passenges on U.S. navigable waterways and harbors. These data
are collected from vessel operating companies. These data are
essential to plans for maintaining U.S. navigable waterways. These
data are also critical to the enforcement of the "Harbor
Maintenance Tax" authorized under Section 1402 of P.L.
99-662
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.