97-14034. Revision of a Currently Approved Collection of Information  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 103 (Thursday, May 29, 1997)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 29165]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-14034]
    
    
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    PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION
    
    
    Revision of a Currently Approved Collection of Information
    
    AGENCY: Panama Canal Commission.
    
    ACTION: Notice.
    
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    SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction 
    Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 109 Stat. 163), this notice announces the 
    Panama Canal Commission (PCC) is planning to submit to the Office of 
    Management and Budget a Paperwork Reduction Act Submission (83-I) for a 
    revision of a currently approved collection of information contained in 
    Subchapter C (Shipping and Navigation) of Chapter I, Title 35, Code of 
    Federal Regulations (CFR), OMB No. 3207-0001.
    
    DATES: Written comments on this proposed action regarding the 
    collection of information must be submitted by July 28, 1997.
    
    ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Edward H. 
    Clarke, Desk Officer for Panama Canal Commission, Office of Information 
    and Regulatory Affairs, Room 10202, New Executive Office Building, 
    Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth Huff, Office of the Secretary, 
    Panama Canal Commission, 202-634-6441.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
    (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
    Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
    information they conduct or sponsor. Collection of information is 
    defined in 44 U.S.C, 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c). Section 3506(c)(2)(A) 
    of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires Federal agencies to 
    provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register, and otherwise consult 
    with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each 
    proposed collection of information, by soliciting comments to: (a) 
    evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
    for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
    whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) evaluate the 
    accuracy of the proposed collection of information; enhance the 
    quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
    (c) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
    are to respond, including through the use of automated collection 
    techniques or other forms of information technology.
        Title: Subchapter C (Shipping and Navigation) of Chapter I, 35 CFR.
        Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
        Background: Article III of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and 
    section 1101 of its implementing legislation, Public Law 96-70, 93 
    Stat. 456, vest in the Panama Canal Commission the responsibility and 
    authority to maintain and operate the Panama Canal. Section 1801 of 
    Public Law 96-70, codified at 22 U.S.C. 3811, explicitly authorizes the 
    Commission to promulgate regulations governing navigation of the waters 
    of the Panama Canal. The information required by various sections of 
    Subchapter C (Shipping and Navigation) of Title 35 of the Code of 
    Federal Regulations, and obtained through the use of the subject forms, 
    is essential for the Commission to carry out its mission in a safe and 
    efficient manner.
        Abstract: On December 24, 1981, OMB approved a collection of 
    information proposal submitted by the Panama Canal Commission in 
    conjunction with a revision of its navigation regulations (35 CFR 
    Chapter I, Subchapter C), and assigned this collection OMB Number 3207-
    0001 with an expiration date of December 31, 1984. Prior to the 
    expiration of the collection, PCC requested another extension and 
    received OMB approval through March 31, 1988. PCC continued requesting 
    approval in subsequent expiration years and received extensions through 
    August 31, 1991, September 30, 1994 and September 30, 1997. The forms 
    required by those regulations, which make up the collection of 
    information are used to collect, from vessels arriving in the Panama 
    Canal waters, information required for assuring the vessels are in 
    compliance with Panama Canal Commission shipping and navigation 
    regulations. The information collected will be used for economic 
    analyses, traffic forecasting, identification, tonnage calculation, 
    billing, safety and sanitation purposes.
        Burden Statement: It is estimated the burden (which varies widely, 
    depending upon the nature of each vessel's operations) for cargo 
    vessels ranges from 5 minutes to 4 hours per response. The burden will 
    be lessened for those vessels having the capability of producing 
    computer-generated cargo declarations. For passenger vessels, the range 
    would be from approximately 2 hours to 13 hours. The utilization of 
    computer-generated crew and passenger lists should reduce by 8 to 10 
    hours the time required of a vessel like the ``M/V GALAXY.'' The 
    smallest passenger vessels carry about 13 passengers; one of the 
    largest, the ``M/V GALAXY'' is capable of carrying 2,217 passengers. It 
    would be very difficult to provide a meaningful estimate of the total 
    burden for each vessel since some transit frequently, while others may 
    transit only once or infrequently.
        Estimated Number of Respondents: 16,487.
        Estimated Total Hours per Response: 2.
        Total Annual Reporting Hour Burden: 32,974.
        Respondents: Canal users.
        Frequency of Collection: When arriving in Panama Canal waters.
    Jacinto Wong,
    Chief Information Officer, Senior Official for Information Resources 
    Management.
    [FR Doc. 97-14034 Filed 5-28-97; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
05/29/1997
Department:
Panama Canal Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
97-14034
Dates:
Written comments on this proposed action regarding the collection of information must be submitted by July 28, 1997.
Pages:
29165-29165 (1 pages)
PDF File:
97-14034.pdf