[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27589-27590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12662]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements
AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice lists those forms, reports, and recordkeeping
requirements imposed upon the public which were transmitted by the
Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for its approval in accordance with the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 USC Chapter 35).
DATE: May 18, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Written comments on the DOT information collection requests
should be forwarded, as quickly as possible, to Edward Clarke, Office
of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10202,
Washington, D.C. 20503. If you anticipate submitting substantive
comments, but find that more than 10 days from the date of publication
are needed to prepare them, please notify the OMB official of your
intent immediately.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the DOT information
collection requests submitted to OMB may be obtained from Susan Pickrel
or Annette Wilson, Information Management Division, M-34, Office of the
Secretary of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, D.C.
20590, (202) 366-4735.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3507 of Title 44 of the United
States Code, as adopted by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980,
requires that agencies prepare a notice for publication in the Federal
Register, listing those information collection requests submitted to
OMB for approval or renewal under that Act. OMB reviews and approves
agency submissions in accordance with criteria set forth in that Act.
In carrying out its responsibilities, OMB also considers public
comments on the proposed forms and the reporting and recordkeeping
requirements. OMB approval of an information collection requirement
must be renewed at least once every three years.
Items Submitted to OMB for Review
The following information collection requests were submitted to OMB
on May 18, 1995:
DOT No: 4052
OMB No: 2133-0025
Administration: Maritime Administration
Title: Position Reporting System for Vessels (AMVER/USMER)
Need for Information: Section 204(b), 212(A), 1203(a)--Merchant Marine
Act 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1114(b), 1122.a, 1283; Public Law 97-31
(95 Stat. 157 August 6, 1981); 46 CFR 307 (51 18329 May 19, 1986); 49
CFR 1.66 (46FR 47458 September 28, 1981.
Proposed Use of Information: The information will provide a current
plot of U.S. flag and certain non-flag ships to allow for immediate
marshalling of ships for national defense purposes and for search and
rescue for safety of life at sea.
Frequency: Every 48 hours at sea, arrival and departure, and changes to
previous informaton
Burden Estimate: 11,600
Respondents: Ship Operators
Form(s): CG-4796-A, CG-4796-A (MA)
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 53.53 hours
DOT No: 4053
OMB No: 2115-0073
Administration: United States Coast Guard
Title: Alternate Compliance--International Navigation Rules, Alternate
Compliance--Inland Navigation Rules
Need for Information: The International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea, 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1601 et. seg.) and the Inland
Navigational Rules Act of 1980 (33 U.S.C. 2001 et. seq.) adopted a
uniform system of [[Page 27590]] navigation rules for international and
inland waters, respectively. Both allow vessels to deviate from
technical requirements when it is determined by the Coast Guard, that
they cannot fully comply for reasons of configuration of special use.
Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use this information to
determine if alternative compliance is justified.
Frequency: On occasion
Burden Estimate: 135 hours
Respondents: Vessel Owners, Operators, Builders and Agents
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour and 30 minutes reporting and
5 minutes recordkeeping
DOT No: 4054
OMB No: 2115-0094
Administration: United States Coast Guard
Title: Safety Approval of Cargo Containers
Need for Information: Public Law 95-208, International Safe Container
Act, and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1.46, gives Coast
Guard the authority to approve new and existing cargo containers.
Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use this information to
ensure that: (1) no unauthorized changes are made to new cargo
containers being manufactered, (2) periodic examinations are carried
out as required and (3) container handlers and authorities in other
countries will allow free movement of U.S. containers in foreign trade.
Frequency: On Occasion
Burden Estimate: 99,129 hours
Respondents: Container owners, operators, manufacturers and delegated
approval authorities
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 10 minutes reporting and 1 hour
recordkeeping
DOT No: 4055
OMB No: 2133-0020
Administration: Federal Aviation Administration
Title: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alteration
FAR 43
Need for Information: The information collections required by FAR 43
are authorized principally by 49 U.S.C. Section 44701(a)(2) which
authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe reasonable
rules and regulations and minimum standards governing, in the interest
of safety, inspecting, servicing, and overhauling of aircraft, aircraft
engines, propellers, and appliances, including provision of
examinations and reports the Secretary may accept in lieu of those made
by its officers and employees.
Proposed Use of Information: The information is used by the FAA to
ensure this work is performed by qualified persons, and at proper
intervals.
Frequency: As needed for reporting and recordkeeping
Burden Estimate: 5,509,531 hours
Respondents: Individuals
Form(s): FAA Form 337
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 30 minutes per response for the form
and 3 minutes per entry for recordkeeping
DOT No: 4056
OMB No: 2115-New
Administration: U.S. Coast Guard
Title: Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) for Recreational
Vessels PFD Marking, Inflation Mechansim Marking, Manufacturer Records,
Information Pamphlet and Owner's Manual
Need for Information: Title 46 U.S.C. Section 4302(a) gives Coast Guard
the authority to prescribe regulations establishing minimum safety
standards for recreational vessels and associated equipment.
Proposed Use of Information: This information will be used by law
enforcement officers to determine if the PFD's are Coast Guard
approved.
Frequency: Once
Burden Estimate: 503.33 hours
Respondents: Manufacturers of Personal Flotation Devices
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 101 hours per reporting.
Issued in Washington, D.C. on May 18, 1995.
Paula R. Ewen,
Chief, Information Management Division.
[FR Doc. 95-12662 Filed 5-23-95; 8:45 am]
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