[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 179 (Thursday, September 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50316-50318]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-24099]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[USCG 1999-5717]
Information Collection by Agency Under Review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
request for comments announces that the Coast Guard has forwarded the
Information Collection Reports (ICRs) abstracted below to OMB for
review and comment. Our ICRs describe the information that we seek to
collect from the public. Review and comment by OMB ensure that we
impose only paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of
duties.
DATES: Please submit comments on or before October 18, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Please send comments to both (1) the Docket Management
System (DMS), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), room PL-401, 400
Seventh Street S.W., Washington, DC 20590-0001, and (2) the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Office of Management and
Budget (OMB), 725 17th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20503, to the
attention of the Desk Officer for the USCG.
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Copies of the complete ICRs are available for inspection and
copying in public docket USCG-1999-5717 of the Docket Management
Facility between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays; for inspection and printing on the internet at http:/
/dms.dot.gov; and for inspection from the Commandant (G-SII-2), U.S.
Coast Guard, room 6106, 2100 Second Street S.W., Washington, DC,
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this document, call
Barbara Davis, Office of Information Management U.S. Coast Guard at
202-267-2326. For questions on this docket, call Dorothy Walker, Chief
of Dockets, Department of Transportation at 202-366-9329.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History
This request constitutes the 30-day notice required by OMB. The
Coast Guard has already published [64 FR 32089 (June 15, 1999)] the 60-
day notice required by OMB. That request elicited no comments.
Request for Comments
The Coast Guard invites comments on the proposed collections of
information to determine whether the collections are necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the Department. In particular,
the Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical
utility of the collections; (2) the accuracy of the Department's
estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information that is the subject of the
collections; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments, to DMS or OIRA, must contain the OMB Control Numbers of
all ICRs addressed. Comments to DMS must contain the docket number of
this request, USCG 1999-5717. Comments to OIRA are best assured of
having their full effect if OIRA receives them 30 or fewer days after
the publication of this request.
Information Collection Requests
Title: (A) Report of MARPOL 73/78 Oil, Noxious Liquid Substance
(NLS) and Garbage Discharge, (B) Application for Equivalent, Exemptions
and Alternatives, (C) Voluntary Reports of Pollution Sightings.
OMB Control Number: 2115-0556.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Vessel owners and operators for (A) and (B) and
the public for (C).
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Coast Guard needs the information in this report to
ensure compliance with pollution prevention standards and to respond
and investigate pollution incidents.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 15 hours
annually.
Title: Private Aids to Navigation Application and Application for
Class 1 Private Aids to Navigation on Artificial Islands and Fixed
Structures (CG-4143).
OMB Control Number: 2115-0038.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Owners of Private Aids to Navigation.
Form(s): CG-2254 & CG-4143.
Abstract: The collection of information requires respondents to
provide the Coast Guard vital information about private aids to
navigation on two applications (CG-2554 and CG-4143).
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 3,073 hours
annually.
Title: Bridge Permit Application Guide.
OMB Control Number: 2115-0050.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Public and private owners of bridges over
navigable waters of the United States.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: The collection of information is a bridge permit request
submitted as an application for Coast Guard's approval of proposed
bridge projects. Applicants will submit to the Coast Guard a letter of
application with letter size drawings (plans) and maps showing the
proposed bridge project and its location.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 2,800 hours
annually.
Title: Electrical Equipment and Fire Protection Materials/Systems--
46 CFR Subchapter Q.
OMB Control Number: 2115-0121.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Electrical equipment and fire protection material/
system manufacturers.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Summary: Coast Guard needs the information in this report
to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations for the design and
construction of certain electrical equipment and fire protection
materials/systems.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 268 hours
annually.
Title: Defect/Noncompliance Report and Campaign Update Report.
OMB Control Number: 2115-0035.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Manufacturers of recreational boats, inboard
engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive units.
Form(s): CG-4917 and CG-49218.
Abstract: Coast Guard needs this information to ensure compliance
with requirements for defect notification applicable to manufacturers
of recreational boats, inboard engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive
units.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 312 hours
annually.
Title: Application for Vessel Inspection and Waiver.
OMB Control Number: 2115-0007.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Owner, operator, agent, or master of vessel.
Form(s): CG-2633 and CG-3752.
Abstract: The collection of information requires owners, operators,
agents, or masters of vessels to apply in writing to Coast Guard before
conducting the inspection for certification, or when, in the interest
of national defense, one of these desires a waiver from the
requirements of navigation and vessel inspection.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 1,504 hours
annually.
Title: Course Approvals for Merchant Marine Training Schools.
OMB Control Number: 2115-0111.
Affected Public: Merchant marine training schools.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Coast Guard needs this information to ensure that
merchant marine training schools meet minimal statutory requirements.
The information is used to approve the curriculum, facility and faculty
for these schools.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 19,026 hours
annually.
Title: Ships' Stores Certification for Hazardous Materials Aboard
Ships.
OMB Control Number: 2115-0139.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Suppliers and manufacturers of hazardous products
used on ships.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: Coast Guard needs this information to ensure that
personnel aboard ships are made aware of the proper usage and stowage
instructions for certain hazardous materials.
Title: Licensing and Manning Requirements for Towing Vessels.
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OMB Control Number: 2115-0623.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Mariners licensed to operate towing vessels,
prospective towing-vessel officers, and companies employing these
mariners.
Form(s): N/A.
Abstract: The Coast Guard has requirements for licensing
individuals that operates towing vessels. The requirements ensure that
towing vessels operating in the navigable waters of the U.S. are under
the control of licensed officers who meet certain qualification and
training standards.
Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 1,590 hours
annually.
Dated: September 9, 1999.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Information and Technology.
[FR Doc. 99-24099 Filed 9-15-99; 8:45 am]
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