In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OIRA is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OIRA a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments. Any previous terms of clearance continue to apply.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2028
310,091
0
310,091
61,850
0
61,850
0
0
0
In accordance with Title 46 CFR Parts 10, 11, 12, 13, and 16, the collection of this information is necessary to determine competency, character & physical qualifications for the issuance of a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or Medical Certificate.
The change in burden is a PROGRAM CHANGE due to the 1625-AC83 M2M rulemaking.
⢠Program Change â increase of 156 hours â is due to the addition of an option to exempt certain members of the uniformed services from paying the MMC application fee. To obtain the exemption, the member must provide documentation of their service.
The reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and the methodology for calculating burden, remain unchanged.
In addition to the rulemaking Program Change above, the Coast Guard in April 2025 decommissioned the Homeport website. This site provided, among other things, a web-based method for mariners to check on their credential application status. While this method is no longer available, the Coast Guard provides status checks via phone, email and Live Chat. Details are atâHomeport. Status checks are not a required element of credential application process, and the Coast Guard considers the removal of the Homeport web-based method as imposing no extra burden to mariners.
$33,885,515
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
David Du Pont 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.
Form CG-719B Continuous Discharge Book, Application, Physical Exam Report, Sea Service Report, Chemical Testing, Entry Lvl Physical
1625-0040_SS_r0_2025_calc-sheet_m2m-nprm_App_A-to-B.pdf
DHS_USCG_030 Merchant Seamens Records_20090625_74 FR 30308 (1).docx
Continuous Discharge Book, Application, Physical Exam Report, Sea Service Report, Chemical Testing, Entry Lvl Physical