This collection of information requires owners, operators, or masters of certain inspected vessels to otain and/or post various documents as part of the Coast Guard commercial vessel safety program.
The change (i.e., increase) in burden is both a PROGRAM CHANGE and an ADJUSTMENT.
The PROGRAM CHANGE results from the ÂPassenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements Final Rule [USCG-2007-0030; RIN 1625-AB20]. The Coast Guard amended its regulations governing the stability of passenger vessels and the maximum number of passengers that may safely be permitted on board a vessel. The average American weighs significantly more than the assumed average weight per person utilized in prior regulations, and the maximum number of persons permitted on a vessel is determined by several factors, including an assumed average weight for each passenger. The updated regulations more accurately reflect todayÂs average weight per person, maintaining intended safety levels by taking this weight increase into account.
The ADJUSTMENT is the result of a change in the way the Marine Safety Center tabulates responses. Previously, only plan reviews which culminated with a letter being sent to the submitter were counted, whereas the MSC now tabulates all responses submitted for review.
$262,372
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Uncollected
David Du Pont 202 267-0971
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.