Requires manufacturers to display various labels evidencing compliance: Hull Identification Numbers; U.S. Coast Guard Maximum Capacities; Gasoline Fuel Tank Label; USCG Type Fuel Hose Label; and Certified Navigation Light label
This is a program adjustment. There are no new or additional label requirements. The regulations requiring the labels appear in 33 CFR Parts 181 and 183 and 46 CFR 25.10-3. Any change to the required number, wording or format of the labels would require notice and comment in the Federal Register. Instead, economic changes during the last several years mean significantly smaller numbers of boat manufacturers and numbers of boats sold. For example, compare the numbers of Manufacturer Identification Codes issued in the years 2003-2005 to those issued 2009 â 2011. The Coast Guard has no way of estimating the numbers of boats manufactured annually. Instead, we use estimates of annual sales figures published by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Statistical & Research Department. Again, compare annual sales statistics for the years 2005-2007 to those for 2009 â 2011 (See http://www.nmma.org/statistics/publications/statisticalabstract.aspx).
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.