Standard Numbering System for Undocumented Vessels

OMB Control No: 1625-0108	ICR Reference No: 201512-1625-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201201-1625-004
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 03/28/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/31/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2016
Responses	4,000,000	0	4,644,142
Time Burden (Hours)	257,986	0	385,464
Cost Burden (Dollars)	42,000,000	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 12302 (a) Name of Law: Standard Numbering System    US Code: 46 USC Chapter 131 Name of Law: Recreational Boating Safety    US Code: 46 USC 12301 (a) Name of Law: Numbering Vessels    US Code: 46 USC 6102 Name of Law: State Marine Casualty Reporting System

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 62080	10/15/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 80789	12/28/2015
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	4,000,000	4,644,142	0	0	-644,142	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	257,986	385,464	0	0	-127,478	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	42,000,000	0	0	0	42,000,000	0

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 was due to a change in methodology. Data on new and used boat sales from the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association were used to estimate the number of new registrations required, and data on vessel registrations reported to the Coast Guard by the States were used to estimate the remainder of the boat population. It was also determined that the pay rate used for a GS-03 in previous calculations was incorrect, so the correct rate was applied. Finally, the registered boat population has been declining since 2005.

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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: 12/31/2015

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