Commercial Diving Operations – Title 46 CFR Part 197

OMB Control No: 1625-0125	ICR Reference No: 201502-1625-015
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Commercial Diving Operations – Title 46 CFR Part 197
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 10/16/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/2015
Terms of Clearance: Prior to publication of the final rule, Coast Guard will request OMB approval of this information collection request after responding to public comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information is needed to ensure that commercial diving operations meet the requirements of 46 CFR 197. The information is also needed for the proper administration and enforcement of the proposed commercial diving safety improvement initiatives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 33 USC 1509(b) Name of Law: Marine Environmental Protection and Navigational Safety    US Code: 33 USC 1903(b) Name of Law: Administration and Enforcement    US Code: 43 USC 1333 Name of Law: Laws and Regulations Governing Lands    US Code: 46 USC 2103 Name of Law: Superintendence of the Merchant Marine    US Code: 46 USC 3306 Name of Law: Regulations    US Code: 46 USC 3703 Name of Law: Regulations    US Code: 46 USC 4102 Name of Law: Safety Equipment    US Code: 46 USC 4302 Name of Law: Regulations    US Code: 46 USC 6101 Name of Law: Marine Casualties and Reporting    EO: EO 12234 Name/Subject of EO: Enforcement of the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea    US Code: 46 USC 4502 Name of Law: Safety Standards

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1625-AA21	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 9152	02/19/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 21

IC Title Form No. Form Name Maintain Equipment Service Information Diver: Maintain Equipment Logbook Pre-audit Notification: CDO Pre-audit Notification: Vessels/Facilities Written Designation of Employee's Individual Roles Operational Drill Documentation Diver Recovery Drill Documentation Emergency Rescue Drill Documentation Document Compliance with Subpart and Maintain Record Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection Dive Notice Dive Supervisor provides the PIC with a report on planned operation Detailed Plans of the Area and Subject of the work to be performed Logbook Maintenance Logbook Updates per Operation Modify Operations Manual Retention of Casualty Reports Commercial Diving Operator: Maintain Equipment Logbook PIC Equipment: Maintain Equipment Logbook Dive Supervisor: Maintain Equipment Logbook SSA Helments: Maintain Compliance Log Sign for Equipment use with oxygen mixture: "FOR OXYGEN ONLY"

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The change in burden is a PROGRAM CHANGE due to the new 1625-AA21 Commercial Diving Operations rulemaking.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $28,530

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: David Du Pont 202 267-0971

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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: 09/30/2015

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