The information collected provides an opportunity for an owner, operator, builder, or agent of a unique vessel to present their reasons why the vessel cannot comply with existing International/ Inland Navigation Rules and how alternative compliance can be achieved. If appropriate, a Certificate of Alternative Compliance is issued.
US Code:
33 USC 1601
Name of Law: International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
US Code:
33 USC 2001
Name of Law: the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980
The change in burden is an ADJUSTMENT due to a change in population/number of submissions received. The change reflects the five-year average of data from Coast Guard District Offices.
$7,884
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
David DuPont 202 372-1497
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.