USCG has requested withdrawal of this revision request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
65,299
0
65,299
10,885
0
10,885
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0
0
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.
A PROGRAM change will result from the SNPRM, "Implementation of the Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and Changes to Domestic Endorsements" (RIN 1625-AA16)( Docket No. USCG-2004-17914). The Coast Guard is amending its regulations governing requirements for credentialed mariners by adding the requirement that all credentialed mariners advise the US Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) of any significant change in medical conditions as defined in proposed 46 CFR 10.307(b). As a signatory to the STCW Convention, this program change is necessary to demonstrate to the International Maritime Organization that the United States has in place certain specific regulations that implement the international requirements and related amendments to the STCW Convention.
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.