[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 140 (Friday, July 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37788-37790]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18331]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard; Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements
AGENCY: United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice lists those forms, reports, and Record keeping
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 1995 (44 USC Chapter 35). In accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Coast Guard
invites comments on certain information collections for which the USCG
intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget.
DATES: Interested parties are invited to submit comments on or before
August 15, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Written comments on the DOT information collection requests
should be forwarded, as quickly as possible, to Office of Management
and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10202, Attn: DOT Desk
Officer, Washington, D.C. 20503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Davis, 2100 Second Street,
SW.; G-SII; Washington, D.C. 20593, Telephone number (202) 267-2326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) require that interested members
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies information collections that USCG is
submitting to OMB for extension or reinstatement, as appropriate. These
ICRs are: Plan Approval and Records for Load Lines [2115-0043], Self-
propelled Liquefied Gas Vessel [ICR No. 2115-0113], Electrical
Engineering Regulations--46 Subchapter J [ICR No. 2115-0115],
Electrical Equipment and Fire Protection Systems--46 CFR Subchapter Q
[2115-0121], Tank Vessel Examination Letter (CG-840S-1 & 2),
Certificate of Compliance/Pressure Vessel Repairs, Maintaining Cargo
Gear Record, Shipping Papers, the Tank Vessel Examination Letter and
the Certificate of Compliance [ICR No. 2115-0504], Requirements for
Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Material Cargoes [2115-0539], (a)
Report of MARPOL 73/78 Oil, Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) and Garbage
Discharge; (b) Application for Equivalents, Exemptions, and
Alternatives; and Voluntary Reports of Pollution Sightings [ICR No.
2115-0556], and Various Forms and Posting Requirements Under 46 CFR
Subchapters K and T ``Small Passenger Vessel (Under 100 Gross Tons)''
[2115-0578]. USCG has revised burden estimates, where appropriate, to
reflect current reporting levels or adjustments based on changes in
proposed or final rules published since the information collection were
last approved. USCG will request a three-year term of approval for each
information collection activity. The following information is provided
for each information collection: (1) Title of information collection;
(2) OMB Control Number; (3) Affected Entities, (4) Abstract of the
information collection activity, including the need for and use of the
collection; and (5) estimate of total annual reporting.
Title: Plan Approval and records for Load Lines [2115-0043].
OMB No.: 2115-0043.
Affected Entities: Owners of merchant vessels over 150 Gross Tons
or 79 feet long.
Abstract: Owners of merchant vessels over 150 gross tons or 79 feet
long engaged in commerce on international or coast wise voyages by sea
are required by law to obtain a load line certificate. This procedure
ensures that no such vessel is loaded deeper than the line of safety.
Title 46 CFR 42, 44, 45, and 46, requires Coast Guard to delegate
the task of assigning load lines and issuing of certificates to
recognized ship classification societies. Coast Guard administers the
load line regulations by ensuring that the delegated responsibilities
are carried out in accordance with established procedures.
This information collection is a means by which vessel owners or
agents may officially make known their intent to load line a vessel,
indicate their preference for a particular assigning authority, appeal
a decision regarding the status of a vessel and state their choice of
surveyors when regulatory compliance is questioned.
Burden Estimate: The current total annual respondent burden
estimate is 2,133 hours. The average burden hour per response is 10.25
reporting and 19.1 hours recordkeeeping.
Title: Self-propelled Liquefied Gas Vessels [ICR No. 2115-0113].
OMB No.: 2115-0113.
Affected Entities: Owners and operators of liquefied gas carriers.
Abstract: Sixteen reporting and recordkeeping requirements are
addresses by this submission. They are needed to ensure compliance with
U.S. Regulations for the design and operation of liquefied gas
carriers. The regulations also address cargo operations, handling and
safety. The regulations currently apply to 195 foreign flag vessels and
14 U.S. flag vessels.
Under 46 U.S.C. 3703, Coast Guard is tasked with the protection of
life, property and the marine environment from hazards associated with
the carriage of liquid bulk dangerous cargoes. This information will be
used to determine if a vessel meets U.S. safety regulations for the
carriage of liquefied gases.
Burden Estimate: The current total annual respondent burden
estimate is 3,914 hours. The average burden hour per response is 1.87
hours reporting and 17.065 minutes recordkeeping.
Title: Electrical Engineering Regulations--46 Subchapter J [ICR No.
2115-0115].
OMB No: 2115-0115.
Affected Entities: Manufacturers and owners of new built-vessels.
Abstract: Electrical Engineering Regulations are necessary to
promote the safety of life at sea on USCG certified vessels. The Coast
Guard reviews plans and procedures to determine compliance and evaluate
necessary manning of automated vessels.
Title 46 CFR Subchapter J require the ship building industry to
submit to the Coast Guard, for review and approval their electrical
engineering plans for new-built vessels. Coast Guard will use this
information to ensure compliance with the regulations are met.
Burden Estimate: The current total annual respondent burden
estimate is 478 hours. The average burden hour per response is 1 hour
reporting.
Title: Electrical Equipment and Fire Protection Systems--46 CFR
Subchapter Q [2115-0121].
OMB No: 2115-0121.
Affected Entities: Manufacturers of electrical equipment, vessel
designers, shipyards and owners.
Abstract: Electrical equipment and fire protection systems are
necessary to promote the safety of life on USCG certified vessels. The
Coast Guard reviews plans and procedures to determine compliance and
evaluate specifications of automated vessels.
Title 46 CFR Parts 161 through 164 require Coast Guard's approval
before specific types of electrical equipment can be installed on
modified or new vessels. Coast Guard will use this information
collection to ensure that
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manufacturers are in compliance with technical requirements contained
in the regulations.
Burden Estimate: The current total annual respondent burden
estimate is 268 hours. The average burden hour per response is 4 hours
reporting.
Title: Tank Vessel Examination Letter (CG-840S-1 & 2), Certificate
of Compliance/Pressure Vessel Repairs, Maintaining Cargo Gear Record,
Shipping Papers, the Tank Vessel Examination Letter and the Certificate
of Compliance [ICR No. 2115-0504].
OMB No: 2115-0504.
Affected Entities: Owners/operators of large merchant vessels and
foreign flag tankers.
Abstract: This information is needed to enable the Coast Guard to
fulfill its responsibilities for maritime safety under Title 46 U.S.C.
3301, 3305, 3306, 3702, 3703, 3711, and 3714. It is solely for this
purpose.
Title 46 CFR requires the reporting of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Repairs, maintaining Cargo Gear Records, Shipping Papers, the Tank
Vessel Examination Letter and the Certificate of Compliance.
This information will be used to ensure information that is unique
to each vessel is available for Coast Guard boarding personnel and that
work done on Coast Guard certified devices have properly been
accomplished.
Burden Estimate: The current total annual respondent burden
estimate is 23,537.73 hours. The average burden hour per response is 16
minutes reporting 3 hours recordkeeping.
Title: Requirements for Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Materials
Cargoes [2115-0539].
OMB No: 2115-0539.
Affected Entities: Owners and operators of passenger vessels and
Terminals.
Abstract: Offshore Lightering involves the transfer of large
volumes of bulk liquids between vessels, creating the high potential
for a major oil spill. The collection of information allows the USCG to
provide timely response in an emergency, minimize the environmental
damage from an oil or hazardous material spill and control location and
procedures for Lightering activities.
The Port and Tanker Act of 1978, requires the Coast Guard to
develop regulations for the Lightering of oil and hazardous materials
which take place in the navigable waters of the U.S. or high seas if
the cargo is designed for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction
of the U.S.
This information will be used to inform the local Coast Guard
Captain of the Port of the time and place of cargo transfer. Also, to
ensure the vessels involved are in compliance with Coast Guard
inspection requirements, possess a valid Certificate of Responsibility
and have approved pollution response plans on file.
Burden Estimate: The current total annual respondent burden
estimate is 315 hours. The average burden hour per response is 2 hours
reporting.
Title: (a) Report of MARPOL 73/78 Oil, Noxious Liquid Substance
(NLS) and Garbage Discharge; (b) Application for Equivalents,
Exemptions, and Alternatives; and Voluntary Reports of
Pollution Sightings [ICR No. 2115-0556].
OMB No: 2115-0556.
Affected Entities: Individuals business or other for-profit
organizations and the Federal Government.
Abstract: Discharge of pollutants in excess of what is permitted
under MARPOL 73/78 and pollution sightings must be reported to the
Coast Guard so that appropriate response to the threatening pollutions
incidents and effective enforcement of MARPOL 73/78 and its
implementing law and regulations will be possible. Public should be
allowed to apply, in writing for equivalents, exemptions and
alternatives.
The Act to prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901-1911)
requires that the master or other person in charge of a ship to report
discharges of pollutants that violate MARPOL 73/78. Coast Guard will
use this information to determine what corrective action is required to
prevent, minimize, or mitigate the impact of oil or hazardous chemical
pollution on the public health or welfare, or the environment.
Burden Estimate: The current total annual respondent burden
estimate is 15 hours. The average burden hour per response is 30
minutes reporting.
Title: Various Forms and Posting Requirements Under 46 CFR
Subchapters K and T ``Small Passenger Vessel (Under 100 Gross Tons)''
[ICR No. 2115-0578].
OMB No: 2115-0578.
Affected Entities: Small passenger vessel owners.
Abstract: The reporting and recordkeeping requirements are
necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of small
passenger vessel program. The requirements effect small passenger
vessels (under 100 gross tons) which carry more than 6 passengers.
Under 46 U.S.C. 3305 and 3306, the Coast Guard must prescribe
regulations for the design, construction, alteration, repair and
operation of small passenger vessels to secure the safety of
individuals and property on board. The Coast Guard's proposed use of
this information is to ensure that compliance with the requirements for
proper safety equipment, operation and crew emergency preparedness are
met.
Burden Estimate: The current total annual respondent burden
estimate is 405,608 hours. The average burden hour per response is 1
hour reporting and 4 hours recordkeeping.
Issued in Washington, D.C. on July 15, 1996.
Phillip A. Leach,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 96-18331 Filed 7-18-96; 8:45 am]
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