This collection is approved for two years due to a lack of full GPEA compliance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
35
0
0
35
0
0
0
0
0
Title 46 USC 2113 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to exempt Oceanographic Research Vessels, by regulation, from provisions of Subtitle II, of Title 46, Shipping, of the United States Code, concerning maritime safety and seaman's welfare laws. Respondents are owners or operators of certain vessels.
The change in burden is an ADJUSTMENT due to a change in the vessel population. The methodology for calculating burden remains unchanged.
$1,015
No
No
No
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.