[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] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard [CGD 97-008] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 9479]] 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] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M