In future
submissions the agency is directed to recognize that comments from
the public are considered "consultation" for the purposes of
question 8 of the supporting statement. Also, the 60 and 30 day
federal register notices must be submitted with the
collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2009
06/30/2009
06/30/2006
18,100
0
15,600
38,000
0
33,000
0
0
0
The information from this collection
helps the Coast Guard to determine a vessel's tonnage. Tonnage in
turn helps to determine licensing, inspection, safety requirements,
and operating fees. Respondents are owners of vessels.
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.