USCG should continue working to maximize submitters ability to submit the instruments electronically (beyond the capacity to electronically fill out and email the documents.)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2009
65,299
0
73,294
10,885
0
329,356
0
0
16,258,000
IAW Title 46, US Code & Title 46, CFR the collection of this information is necessary to determine competency, character & physical qualifications for the issuance of USCG licenses, certificates of registry & merchant mariner documents.
The changed is due to an ADJUSTMENT to our program. Previous estimations in burden hours were an overestimate which erroneously considered travel time to and from Regional Exam Centers. Written applications may be mailed, and do not require travel time.
$0
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Ian Bird 2023721208
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.
Form CG-719K Continuous Discharge Book, Application, Physical Exam Report, Sea Service Report, Chemical Testing, Entry Lvl Physical
1625-0040_COI_SUPPORTING_STATEMENT 061609.doc
1625-0040 46 USC 7302.pdf
Continuous Discharge Book, Application, Physical Exam Report, Sea Service Report, Chemical Testing, Entry Lvl Physical