USCG should continue working to maximize the ability of submitters to submit electronically.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
56,500
0
65,299
44,258
0
10,885
0
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.
There are no program changes associated with this collection renewal; however, there is an adjustment (decrease) in the respondent's burden as a result of changes to the forms. Changes are not associated with new statutory or regulatory authority, but rather improvements to the flow and quality of content, user functionality, and to aid the USCG in processing forms. The adjustment in respondent's burden is a reduction of one minute for the CG-719B and a reduction of two minutes for the CG-719K or CG-719K/E.
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.