Standard Numbering System for Undocumented Vessels

OMB Control No: 1625-0108	ICR Reference No: 201201-1625-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201101-1625-004
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Standard Numbering System for Undocumented Vessels
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/16/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/04/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2014
Responses	4,644,142	0	4,333,333
Time Burden (Hours)	385,464	0	286,458
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Federal statute requires undocumented vessels propelled by machinery to be numbered in their State of principal operation, and authorizes a Standard Numbering System administered by the States to perform this function on behalf of the Federal Government. Implementing regulations are contained in 33 CFR 173 and 174.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 12301 (a) Name of Law: Numbering Vessels    US Code: 46 USC 12302 (a) Name of Law: Standard Numbering System

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1625-AB45	Final or interim final rulemaking	77 FR 18689	03/29/2012

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 70938	11/19/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 7871	02/11/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Standard Numbering System for Undocumented Vessels

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,644,142	4,333,333	0	310,809	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	385,464	286,458	0	99,006	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: First, the change (i.e., increase) in hour burden is a PROGRAM CHANGE due to the SNS-VIS-BARD rulemaking [USCG-2003-14963; RIN 1625-AB45]. The changes to the reporting requirements are as follows- • An additional term for "engine drive type" was added. • Terms found in 33 CFR 174.17 "Contents of application for certificate of number" and 33 CFR 174.19 "Contents of certificate number" were modified to align with the terms used in 33 CFR 187.103 "What information must be collected to identify a vessel?". Second, the methodology for calculating burden remains unchanged.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Jeff Ludwig 202 372-1061

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 09/04/2012

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