Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations

OMB Control No: 1625-0061	ICR Reference No: 201604-1625-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201601-1625-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/16/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/26/2016
Terms of Clearance: After considering public comments, DHS will submit this request to OMB prior to issuing a final rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2019
Responses	4,729	0	4,729
Time Burden (Hours)	6,617	0	6,617
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is intended to improve safety on board vessels in the commercial fishing industry. The requirements apply to those vessels and to seamen on them. Respondents are owners, agents, individuals-in-charge of commercial fishing vessels, and insurance underwriters.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 6104 Name of Law: Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Casualty Statistics    US Code: 46 USC Chapter 45 Name of Law: Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels    US Code: 46 USC 10603 Name of Law: Seaman's Duty to notify employer regarding illness, disabilitym and injury

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1625-AB85	Proposed rulemaking	81 FR 99999	04/21/2016

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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: 12

IC Title Form No. Form Name Uninspected Fish Processing Vessel Examination Emergency Instructions Marking of Lifesaving Equipment Acceptance Letter for Instructors and Course Curricular Uninspected Fish Processing Vessel Certification of Classification Citizenship Waiver Letter of Certification for Training in Drills and Safety Orientation Letter of Attestation for Stability Evaluation Exemption Letter Requirement Stability Instructions Dockside Examination Certificate of Completion Documentation of Equipment

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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: The change in burden is a PROGRAM CHANGE due to the 1625-AB85 Commercial Fishing Vessels rulemaking. The Coast Guard is adding new requirements for the documentation of equipment and dockside examination certification. The result of the Program Change is an increase in burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $563,669

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 202 372-1497

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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: 04/26/2016

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