[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 203 (Tuesday, October 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 54679]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-27744]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD 97-070]


Agency Recordkeeping/Reporting Requirements Under Emergency 
Review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard has submitted for emergency processing an 
information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act. The ICR concerns special permits for the transportation and 
storage of hazardous materials on board vessels. OMB approval of the 
ICR was requested by October 6, 1997.

ADDRESSES: You may mail comments about the ICR to Commandant (G-SII-2), 
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Room 6106 (Attn: Barbara Davis), 2100 
Second St, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, or deliver them 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 22, 1997.

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 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.
    A copy of the individual ICR, with applicable supporting 
documentation may be obtained by contacting Ms. Davis where indicated 
under ADDRESSES.
    The comments will become part of this docket [CGD-97-070] and will 
be available for inspection and copying by appointment at the above 
address.

Information Collection Requests

    Title: Carriage of Bulk Solids Requiring Special Handling.
    OMB No.: 2115-0100.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 575 hours annually.
    Respondents: Solid Bulk Cargo Vessel/Barge Owners or Operators.
    Description: The information required to be submitted when applying 
for a Special Permit allows the Coast Guard to make a determination as 
to the severity of the hazard posed by the material, allows specific 
guidelines for safe carriage, or if determined that the material 
presents too great a hazard, to deny permission for shipping the 
material.
    Need: The U.S. Coast Guard administers and enforces laws and 
regulations for the safe transportation and stowage of hazardous 
materials, including bulk solids. Under 46 CFR part 148, the Coast 
Guard has the authority to issue Special Permits for transportation and 
stowage of hazardous material on board vessels.

    Dated: October 10, 1997.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Information and Technology.
[FR Doc. 97-27744 Filed 10-20-97; 8:45 am]
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