Marine casualty information is needed for CG investigations of commercial vessel casualties involving death, vessel damage, etc., as mandated by Congress. Chemical testing information is needed to improve CG detection/reduction of drug and alcohol use by mariners.
US Code:
46 USC 6101
Name of Law: Marine Casualties and Reporting
US Code:
18 USC Chapter 17A
Name of Law: Common Carrier Operation Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
US Code:
46 USC 6301
Name of Law: Investigation of Marine Casualties
US Code:
46 USC 2302
Name of Law: Penalties for Negligent Operations and Interfering with Safe Operation
US Code:
46 USC 7503
Name of Law: Dangerous Drugs as Grounds for Denial
US Code:
46 USC 7704
Name of Law: Dangerous Drugs as Grounds for Revocation
US Code: 46 USC 6301 Name of Law: Investigation of marine casualties
The change in burden is an ADJUSTMENT due to a change (i.e., increase) in the estimated annual number of responses. There is no proposed change to the reporting requirements of this collection. The reporting requirements, and methodology for calculating burden, remain unchanged.
$493,455
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
David DuPont 202 372-1497
No
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.