Mandatory Ship Reporting System for the Northeast and Southeast Coasts of the United States
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
08/25/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2021
1,698
1,696
137
137
0
0
Title 33 CFR part 169 prescribe the requirements of the mandatory ship reporting system. The mandatory ship reporting system was established to reduce the likelihood of collisions between ships and northern right whales. The northern right whale is an endangered species. Prior to the establishment of the reporting system, there were high mortality rates attributed to collisions with ships account for up to 50% of all recorded deaths. The populations of remaining northern right whales are concentrated in two regions on the eastern coast of the United States. The northeastern mandatory reporting area (WHALESNORTH) is located mainly off the coast of Massachusetts and is primarily a feeding area for the whales. The southeastern mandatory reporting area (WHALESSOUTH) is located off the coasts of Georgia and Florida and encompasses the species only known calving grounds for the whales. The statutory authority is 46 U.S. Code 70005.
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.
privacy_pia_uscg_misle_20090903.pdf
1625-0103 30-day FR 86 FR 27865 05242021.docx
Mandatory Ship Reporting System for the Northeast and Southeast Coasts of the United States