This ICR should be submitted to OMB when the final rule (1625-AA32: Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters) is submitted for OMB review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2010
90,638
0
90,700
52,570
0
60,769
0
0
0
The information is needed to carry out the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of 16 U.S.C. 4711 regarding the management of ballast water, to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into U.S. waters. Respondents are owners and operators of certain vessels.
US Code:
16 USC 4711
Name of Law: Aquatic nuisance species in waters of United States
The change in burden is an ADJUSTMENT due to a change in the number of vessels arrivals.
$793,100
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
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.