[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 96 (Monday, May 19, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27288-27290]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13001]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information 
Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended) this notice announces the Department of 
Transportation (DOT) intention to request seven extensions for 
currently approved information collections coming up for renewal and 
one reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection 
for which approval has expired. DOT is soliciting comments on the 
collections described below. The eight Information Collection Requests 
(ICRs) submitted for renewal are: (1) Request for Designation and 
Exemption of Oceanographic Vessels; (2) Station Bill For Manned Outer 
Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities; (3) Merchant Mariner License, 
Certificate & Document Application; National Driver Register; Criminal 
Record Review and Five Year Terms of Validity; (4) Self-Inspection of 
Fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities; (5) Labeling 
Requirements in 33 CFR, Parts 181 and 183; (6) Boat Owner's Report, 
Possible Safety Defect; (7) Alteration of Obstructive Bridges; and (8) 
Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
    The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting 
comments on seven of the following collections of information was 
published in 62 FR 9479, March 3, 1997; the 60 day Federal Register 
Notice for Customer Satisfaction Surveys was published in 61 FR 25261, 
May 20, 1996, under 2115-New.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 18, 1997.


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ADDRESSES: U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Room 6106 (Attn: Barbara 
Davis), 2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, telephone 
number (202) 267-2326.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

U.S. Coast Guard

    Interested persons can receive copies of the complete ICR by 
contacting Ms. Davis where indicated under ADDRESSES.
    1. Title: Request for Designation and Exemption of Oceanographic 
Vessels.
    OMB No: 2115-0053.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Affected Public: Respondents: Owners, operators and agents of 
oceanographic research vessels.
    Abstract: 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.
    Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 10 hours annually.

    2. Title: Station Bill For Manned Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 
Facilities.
    OMB No.: 2115-0542.
    Type Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Persons in charge of manned OCS Facilities.
    Abstract: 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 conspicuous locations, information and 
special duties and duty stations of each member in case of an 
emergency.
    Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 1,834 hours 
annually.
    3. Title: Merchant Mariner License, Certificate & Document 
Application; National Driver Register; Criminal Record Review and Five 
Year Terms of Validity.
    OMB No: 2115-0514.
    Type Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Form(s): CG-719K, CG-4509, CG-719B, CG-719A, CG-5206, CG-887, CG-
3750, CG-2987, CG-2849, CG-5205, FBI (FO-258)
    Affected Public: Merchant Mariners.
    Abstract: 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.
    Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 83,328 hours 
annually.

    4. Title: Self-Inspection of Fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 
Facilities.
    OMB No.: 2115-0569.
    Type Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Form(s): CG-5432
    Affected Public: Owners and operators of fixed OCS facilities.
    Abstract: 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.
    Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 9,939 hours 
annually.

    5. Title: Labeling Requirements in 33 CFR Parts 181 and 183.
    OMB No.: 2115-0573.
    Type Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of Recreational Boats.
    Abstract: 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.
    Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 377,979 hours 
annually.

    6. Title: Boat Owner's Report, Possible Safety Defect.
    OMB No.: 2115-0611.
    Type Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Form(s): CG-5578
    Affected Public: Owners and Manufacturers of recreational boats.
    Abstract: 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.
    Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 80 hours annually.

    7. Title: Alteration of Obstructive Bridges.
    OMB No.: 2115-0614.
    Type Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Affected Public: Bridge owners.
    Abstract: 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.
    Annual Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 40 hours annually.

    8. Title: Customer Satisfaction Surveys
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0625

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    Type Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Affected Public: Maritime Industry and recreational boating public.
    Abstract: Customer satisfaction surveys are required by Executive 
Order 12862, Setting Customer Service Standards, to ensure the USCG 
provides the highest quality service to its customers. Steps will be 
taken to assure anonymity of respondents in each activity covered under 
this request.
    Need for Information: Executive Order 12862, Setting Customer 
Standards, directs USCG to conduct surveys to determine the kind and 
quality of services the Marine industry and the recreational boating 
public wants and expects.
    Proposed use of Information: This information will be used by the 
Coast Guard to improve service delivery and determine whether 
additional services are needed.
    Annual Burden Estimates: The annual burden estimate is 4,711 hours.

    Comments are Invited on: Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Department estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20503, Attention USCG Desk Officer.

    Issued in Washington, DC on May 13, 1997.
Phillip A. Leach,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 97-13001 Filed 5-16-97; 8:45 am]
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