Labeling Requirements in 33 CFR Parts 181 and 183 and 46 CFR 25.10-3
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
12/18/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
1,150
0
197,785
0
7,939,892
0
Requires manufactures to display various labels evidencing compliance: Hull Identification Numbers, U.S. Coast Guard Maximum Capacities, Gasoline Fuel Tank Label, USCG Type Fuel Hose Label, and Certified Navigation Light Label. 46 U.S.C.4302(a)3) is the authority for this collection.
This is a program adjustment. There are no new or additional label requirements. The regulations requiring the labels appear in 33 CFR Parts 181 and 183 and 46 CFR 25.10-3. Any change to the required number, wording or format of the labels would require notice and comment in the Federal Register.
In preparing this collection it was found that burden hours decreased from 216,144 to 197,785 due to a lower number of total boats manufactured annually by 100,000 units. However, person-hours increased due to higher salaries of both boating manufactures and associated equipment labor. Production costs also ticked-up due to the increase in cost of materials, i.e. rivets, labels. In order to estimate the numbers of boats manufactured annually, we use estimates of annual sales figures published by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Statistical & Research Department. Economic changes during the last several years mean significantly larger numbers of boat manufacturers and numbers of boats sold. For example, compare the numbers of Manufacturer Identification Codes issued in the years 2012-2014 to those issued 2029 â 2020, or the annual sales statistics for the years 2012-2014 to those for 2018 â 2020 (See http://www.nmma.org/statistics/publications/statisticalabstract.aspx).
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.
46 CFR Part 25.pdf
1625-0056 30-day FR Notice_90FR55148_20251201_.docx
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