[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 96 (Monday, May 19, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27288-27290]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13001]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information
Collection Activity Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended) this notice announces the Department of
Transportation (DOT) intention to request seven extensions for
currently approved information collections coming up for renewal and
one reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection
for which approval has expired. DOT is soliciting comments on the
collections described below. The eight Information Collection Requests
(ICRs) submitted for renewal are: (1) Request for Designation and
Exemption of Oceanographic Vessels; (2) Station Bill For Manned Outer
Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities; (3) Merchant Mariner License,
Certificate & Document Application; National Driver Register; Criminal
Record Review and Five Year Terms of Validity; (4) Self-Inspection of
Fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities; (5) Labeling
Requirements in 33 CFR, Parts 181 and 183; (6) Boat Owner's Report,
Possible Safety Defect; (7) Alteration of Obstructive Bridges; and (8)
Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting
comments on seven of the following collections of information was
published in 62 FR 9479, March 3, 1997; the 60 day Federal Register
Notice for Customer Satisfaction Surveys was published in 61 FR 25261,
May 20, 1996, under 2115-New.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 18, 1997.
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ADDRESSES: U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Room 6106 (Attn: Barbara
Davis), 2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, telephone
number (202) 267-2326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Davis, U.S. Coast Guard,
Office of Information Management, telephone (202) 267-2326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
U.S. Coast Guard
Interested persons can receive copies of the complete ICR by
contacting Ms. Davis where indicated under ADDRESSES.
1. Title: Request for Designation and Exemption of Oceanographic
Vessels.
OMB No: 2115-0053.
Type of Request: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously
approved collection for which approval has expired.
Affected Public: Respondents: Owners, operators and agents of
oceanographic research vessels.
Abstract: The collection of information requires a written request
to the Coast Guard from a master, owner, or agent of an oceanographic
research vessel to be exempt from certain requirements governing the
shipment, discharge, payment and personal outfitting of merchant
seamen.
Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 2113, authorizes the Coast Guard to determine
if certain oceanographic research vessels should be exempt from
specific regulatory requirements concerning maritime safety and
seamen's welfare laws.
Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 10 hours annually.
2. Title: Station Bill For Manned Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
Facilities.
OMB No.: 2115-0542.
Type Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Persons in charge of manned OCS Facilities.
Abstract: The collection of information requires persons in charge
of manned OCS facilities to be responsible for preparing and posting
station bills, which provide information to all personnel as to their
duties, duty station, and signals that should be used in an emergency
and during drills.
Need: Under Title 33 U.S.C., Section 146.130, manned OCS facilities
are required to have posted in conspicuous locations, information and
special duties and duty stations of each member in case of an
emergency.
Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 1,834 hours
annually.
3. Title: Merchant Mariner License, Certificate & Document
Application; National Driver Register; Criminal Record Review and Five
Year Terms of Validity.
OMB No: 2115-0514.
Type Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
Form(s): CG-719K, CG-4509, CG-719B, CG-719A, CG-5206, CG-887, CG-
3750, CG-2987, CG-2849, CG-5205, FBI (FO-258)
Affected Public: Merchant Mariners.
Abstract: The collection of information requires merchant mariners
seeking to obtain or renew their merchant marine credentials to fill
out and submit to the Coast Guard several application forms, along with
a consent form to have their driving record sent to the Coast Guard to
be reviewed for certain driving offenses.
Need: Titles 46 U.S.C. 7101, 7302 and 7109, give Coast Guard the
authority to maintain records of all merchant mariner credentials, to
review the National Driver Register reports for certain driving
offenses of the applicant and to perform a criminal record review of
the applicant.
Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 83,328 hours
annually.
4. Title: Self-Inspection of Fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
Facilities.
OMB No.: 2115-0569.
Type Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
Form(s): CG-5432
Affected Public: Owners and operators of fixed OCS facilities.
Abstract: The collection of information requires an owner or
operator of a fixed OCS facility to conduct annual self inspections of
the facility using a check-off list and reporting form that has been
developed and furnished by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Need: Under 43 U.S.C. 1333(d) and 43 U.S.C. 1348(c), the Coast
Guard has the authority to promulgate regulations to provide for
scheduled onsite inspection, at least once a year, of each facility on
the OCS. The inspection shall include all safety equipment designed to
prevent blowouts, fires, spills, or other major accidents.
Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 9,939 hours
annually.
5. Title: Labeling Requirements in 33 CFR Parts 181 and 183.
OMB No.: 2115-0573.
Type Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of Recreational Boats.
Abstract: The collection of information requires manufacturers and
importers of recreational boats to apply for serial numbers from the
Coast Guard and to display various labels on these boats.
Need: Under Title 33 CFR, Parts 182 and 183, manufacturer or
importers of recreational boats are required to obtain from the Coast
Guard, a manufacturer identification code for each boat and must
display various labels on these boats which provide safety information
to the boating public.
Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 377,979 hours
annually.
6. Title: Boat Owner's Report, Possible Safety Defect.
OMB No.: 2115-0611.
Type Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
Form(s): CG-5578
Affected Public: Owners and Manufacturers of recreational boats.
Abstract: The collection of information requires owners of
recreational boats or engines who believe their product contains a
defect or fails to comply with safety standards, to report the problem
by phone, send a written complaint or fill out a Boat Owner's Report
form.
Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 4310(f) gives the Coast Guard the authority
to require manufacturers of recreational boats and associated equipment
to notify owners and to replace or repair their boats and associated
equipment which fail to comply with safety standards or are found to
contain defects related to safety discovered in their products.
Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 80 hours annually.
7. Title: Alteration of Obstructive Bridges.
OMB No.: 2115-0614.
Type Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
Affected Public: Bridge owners.
Abstract: The collection of information requires a bridge owner,
whose bridge has been found to be an unreasonable obstruction to
navigation, to prepare and submit to the Coast Guard, general plans and
specifications of that bridge.
Need: Under 33 U.S.C. 494, 502, 511, and 513, the Coast Guard is
authorized to determine if a bridge is an unreasonable obstruction to
navigation and can require the bridge owner to submit information to
determine the apportionment of cost between the U.S. and the bridge
owner for alteration of that bridge.
Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 40 hours annually.
8. Title: Customer Satisfaction Surveys
OMB Control Number: 2115-0625
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Type Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
Affected Public: Maritime Industry and recreational boating public.
Abstract: Customer satisfaction surveys are required by Executive
Order 12862, Setting Customer Service Standards, to ensure the USCG
provides the highest quality service to its customers. Steps will be
taken to assure anonymity of respondents in each activity covered under
this request.
Need for Information: Executive Order 12862, Setting Customer
Standards, directs USCG to conduct surveys to determine the kind and
quality of services the Marine industry and the recreational boating
public wants and expects.
Proposed use of Information: This information will be used by the
Coast Guard to improve service delivery and determine whether
additional services are needed.
Annual Burden Estimates: The annual burden estimate is 4,711 hours.
Comments are Invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20503, Attention USCG Desk Officer.
Issued in Washington, DC on May 13, 1997.
Phillip A. Leach,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 97-13001 Filed 5-16-97; 8:45 am]
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