The estimated cost of a GMDSS unit is about $3,000 (see LRIT Final Rule). The ability to perform LRIT reporting is programmed into a GMDSS unit, and there is no specific LRIT-related maintenance cost. GMDSS units are required on certain U.S. vessels per FCC regulations in 47 CFR Part 80 Subpart W. Because GMDSS carriage is an FCC requirement, the agency did not include the cost or maintenance of a unit in this LRIT ICR. However, the agency revised its response to Q13 to indicate via footnote the estimated GMDSS unit cost.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2011
613
0
450
204
0
150
0
0
0
The Coast Guard collects, stores, and analyzes vessel data transmitted electronically to enhance maritime domain awareness (MDA). Awareness and threat knowledge are critical for securing the maritime domain and the key to preventing adverse events. Data is also used for marine safety and environmental protection purposes.
US Code:
46 USC 70115
Name of Law: Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002
The change (i.e., increase) in burden is an ADJUSTMENT. The ADJUSTMENT (increase in respondents (+163), responses (+163) and burden hours (+54)) is the result of a change in the vessel population. The LRIT carriage requirements and the methodology for calculation burden remain unchanged.
$223,750
No
No
No
No
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.
1625-0112_NoC_r0_2011.doc
1625-0112_StatA.pdf
Enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness via Electronic Transmission of Vessel Transit Data