Security Zones, Regulated Navigation Areas, and Safety Zones

OMB Control No: 1625-0020	ICR Reference No: 202410-1625-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202110-1625-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Security Zones, Regulated Navigation Areas, and Safety Zones
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/05/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2025
Responses	388	742
Time Burden (Hours)	485	928
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Coast Guard collects this information only when someone seeks a security zone, regulated navigation area, or safety zone. It uses the information to assess the need to establish one of these areas. Respondents are Federal, State, and local government agencies, vessels and facilities. The statutory authority is 46 U.S. Code 70001, 70011, 70034 and 70051.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 70001 Name of Law: Vessel traffic services    EO: EO 10173 Name/Subject of EO: Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States    US Code: 46 USC 70011 Name of Law: Waterfront safety    US Code: 46 USC 70034 Name of Law: Regulations    US Code: 46 USC 70051 Name of Law: Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency

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:
	89 FR 68913	08/28/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 90714	11/18/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Regulated Navigation Areas Safety Zones Security Zones

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	388	742	0	0	-354	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	485	928	0	0	-443	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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 is an ADJUSTMENT due to a change (i.e., decrease) in the estimated annual number of requests for Security Zones, RNAs and Safety Zones. There is no proposed change to the reporting requirements of this collection. The reporting requirements, and the methodology for calculating burden, remains unchanged.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $343,380

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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: 12/05/2024

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