[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9478-9479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-5069]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD 97-008]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the U.S. Coast 
Guard announces six Information Collection Requests (ICR) for renewal. 
These ICRs include: 1. Request for Designation and Exemption of 
Oceanographic Vessels; 2. Incorporation and Adoption of Industry 
Standards into 33 CFR & 46 CFR Subchapters; 3. Station Bill For Manned 
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities; 4. Merchant Mariner License, 
Certificate & Document Application; National Driver Register; Criminal 
Record Review and Five Year Terms of Validity; 5. Self-Inspection of 
Fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities; 6. Labeling 
Requirements in 33 CFR, Parts 181 and 183; 7. Boat Owner's Report, 
Possible Safety Defect; and 8. Alteration of Obstructive Bridges. 
Before submitting the ICR packages to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB), the U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting comments on specific 
aspects of the collections as described below.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 2, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Commandant (G-SIL-2), U.S. Coast 
Guard Headquarters, Room 6106 (Attn: Barbara Davis), 2100 Second St., 
SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001, or may be hand delivered to the same 
address between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. The telephone number is (202) 267-2326. The comments 
will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection 
and copying by appointment at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Davis, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Information Management, 
telephone (202) 267-2326.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

    The U.S. Coast Guard encourages interested persons to submit 
written views, comments, data, or arguments. Persons submitting 
comments should include their names and addresses, identify this Notice 
and the specific ICR to which each comment applies, and give reasons 
for each comment. The U.S. Coast Guard requests that all comments and 
attachments be submitted in an unbound format no larger than 8\1/2\ by 
11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If that is not 
practical, a second copy of any bound material is requested. Persons 
desiring acknowledgement that their comments have been received should 
enclose a stamped, self-addressed post card or envelope.
    Interested persons can receive copies of the complete ICR by 
contacting Ms. Davis where indicated under ADDRESSES.

Information Collection Requests

    1. Title: Request for Designation and Exemption of Oceanographic 
Vessels.
    OMB No. 2115-0053.
    Summary: The collection of information requires a written request 
to the Coast Guard from a master, owner, or agent of an oceanographic 
research vessel to be exempt from certain requirements governing the 
shipment, discharge, payment and personal outfitting of merchant 
seamen.
    Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 2113, authorizes the Coast Guard to determine 
if certain oceanographic research vessels should be exempt from 
specific regulatory requirements concerning maritime safety and 
seamen's welfare laws.
    Respondents: Owners, operators and agents of oceanographic research 
vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 10 hours annually.

    2. Title: Incorporation and Adoption of Industry Standards into 33 
CFR & 46 CFR Subchapters.
    OMB No. 2115-0525.
    Summary: The collection of information requires manufacturers of 
pressure-vacuum relief valves or safety relief valves to submit to the 
Coast Guard, drawings and test reports of this equipment.

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    Need: Under 46 CFR 162.017-162.018, Coast Guard has the authority 
to approve specific types of safety equipment and materials that are to 
be installed on commercial vessels to ensure the equipment meets the 
minimum levels of safety and performance.
    Respondents: Manufacturers of pressure-vacuum relief valves and 
safety relief valves.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 279 hours annually.

    3. Title: Station Bill For Manned Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 
Facilities.
    OMB: 2115-0542.
    Summary: The collection of information requires persons in charge 
of manned OCS facilities to be responsible for preparing and posting 
station bills, which provide information to all personnel as to their 
duties, duty station, and signals that should be used in an emergency 
and during drills.
    Need: Under Title 33 U.S.C., Section 146.130, manned OCS facilities 
are required to have posted in conspicious locations, information and 
special duties and duty stations of each member in case of an 
emergency.
    Respondents: Persons in charge of manned OCS Facilities.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 1,834 hours annually.

    4. Title: Merchant Mariner License, Certificate & Document 
Application; National Driver Register; Criminal Record Review and Five 
Year Terms of Validity.
    OMB No. 2115-0514.
    Summary: The collection of information requires merchant mariners 
seeking to obtain or renew their merchant marine credentials to fill 
out and submit to the Coast Guard several application forms, along with 
a consent form to have their driving record sent to the Coast Guard to 
be reviewed for certain driving offenses.
    Need: Titles 46 U.S.C. 7101, 7302 and 7109, give Coast Guard the 
authority to maintain records of all merchant mariner credentials, to 
review the National Driver Register reports for certain driving 
offenses of the applicant and to perform a criminal record review of 
the applicant.
    Respondents: Merchant Mariners.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 83,328 hours annually.

    5. Title: Self-Inspection of Fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 
Facilities.
    OMB No. 2115-0569.
    Summary: The collection of information requires an owner or 
operator of a fixed OCS facility to conduct annual self inspections of 
the facility using a check-off list and reporting form that has been 
developed and furnished by the U.S. Coast Guard.
    Need: Under 43 U.S.C. 1333(d) and 43 U.S.C. 1348(c), the Coast 
Guard has the authority to promulgate regulations to provide for 
scheduled onsite inspection, at least once a year, of each facility on 
the OCS. The inspection shall include all safety equipment designed to 
prevent blowouts, fires, spills, or other major accidents.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of fixed OCS facilities.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 9,939 hours annually.

    6. Title: Labeling Requirements in 33 CFR Parts 181 and 183.
    OMB No. 2115-0573.
    Summary: The collection of information requires manufacturers and 
importers of recreational boats to apply for serial numbers from the 
Coast Guard and to display various labels on these boats.
    Need: Under Title 33 CFR, Parts 182 and 183, manufacturer or 
importers of recreational boats are required to obtain from the Coast 
Guard, a manufacturer identification code for each boat and must 
display various labels on these boats which provide safety information 
to the boating public.
    Respondents: Manufacturers and importers of Recreational Boats.
    Frequency: Once per boat.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 377,979 hours annually.

    7. Title: Boat Owner's Report, Possible Safety Defect.
    OMB No. 2115-0611.
    Summary: The collection of information requires owners of 
recreational boats or engines who believe their product contains a 
defect or fails to comply with safety standards, to report the problem 
by phone, send a written complaint or fill out a Boat Owner's Report 
form.
    Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 4310(f) gives the Coast Guard the authority 
to require manufacturers of recreational boats and associated equipment 
to notify owners and to replace or repair their boats and associated 
equipment which fail to comply with safety standards or are found to 
contain defects related to safety discovered in their products.
    Respondents: Owners and Manufacturers of recreational boats.
    Frequency: One Time.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 80 hours annually.

    8. Title: Alteration of Obstructive Bridges.
    OMB No. 2115-0614.
    Summary: The collection of information requires a bridge owner, 
whose bridge has been found to be an unreasonable obstruction to 
navigation, to prepare and submit to the Coast Guard, general plans and 
specifications of that bridge.
    Need: Under 33 U.S.C. 494, 502, 511, and 513, the Coast Guard is 
authorized to determine if a bridge is an unreasonable obstruction to 
navigation and can require the bridge owner to submit information to 
determine the apportionment of cost between the U.S. and the bridge 
owner for alteration of that bridge.
    Respondents: Bridge Owners.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 40 hours annually.

    Dated: February 25, 1997.
J.T. Tozzi,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Information and Technology.
[FR Doc. 97-5069 Filed 2-28-97; 8:45 am]
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