[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 210 (Friday, October 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58452-58454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-29123]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists those forms, reports, and recordkeeping 
requirements imposed upon the public which were transmitted by the 
Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for its approval in accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Section 3507 of 
Title 44 of the United States Code, requires that agencies prepare a 
notice for publication in the Federal Register, listing information 
collection request submitted to OMB for approval or renewal under that 
Act. OMB reviews and approves agency submissions in accordance with 
criteria set forth in that Act. In carrying out its responsibilities, 
OMB also considers public comments on the proposed forms and the 
reporting and recordkeeping requirements. OMB approval of an 
information collection requirement must be renewed at least once every 
three years.
    The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting 
comments on the information collection's described below was published 
on August 19, 1998 (63 FR 44503-44505). The ICR's are: 1. Claims Under 
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990; 2. Security Zones, Regulated Navigation 
Areas, and Safety Zones; 3. Advance Notice and Adequacy Certification 
for Reception Facilities; 4. Commercial Fishing Vessel Regulations; 5. 
Equivalent and Approved Equipment; 6. Marine Portable Tanks (MPT's); 
Alteration Non-specification Portable Tanks; Approval; 7. Plan Approval 
and Records For Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk; 8. Application For A 
Permit To Transport Municipal or Commercial Waste; and 9. State Access 
To The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund For Removal Costs Under The Oil 
Pollution Act of 1990.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before November 
30, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For copies of these documents, contact 
Barbara Davis, Office of Information Management, 202-267-2326.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

U. S. Coast Guard

    1. Title: Claims Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

    OMB Control Number: 2115-0596.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Forms: N/A.
    Affected Public: Claimants and responsible parties of oil spills.
    Abstract: The information collected will be used to determine if 
claims submitted to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund are compensable 
and where compensable, ensure that the correct amount of reimbursement 
for damages are made from the Fund.
    Need: Coast Guard will ensure that fair and reasonable payments are 
made to claimants and will protect the interest of the Federal 
Government. Claims that are submitted must be fully substantiated and 
the procedures for advertising and presentation of claims must be 
followed as directed by OPA 90 (33 U.S.C. 2713 and 2714).
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 10,163 hours annually.

    2. Title: Security Zones, Regulated Navigation Areas, and Safety 
Zones.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0076.
    Type Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: States, Local Government Agencies, Vessels and 
facilities.
    Abstract: The information for this report is only collected when a 
security zone, regulated navigation area or safety zone is requested. 
The information collected will be used to assess the need to establish 
a security zone, safety zone or regulated navigation area.
    Need: 33 CFR, parts 6 and 165 gives the Coast Guard Captain of the 
Port (COTP), the authority to designate security zones in the U.S. for 
a period of time he deems necessary to prevent damage or injury. 33 
U.S.C. 1223 authorized the Coast Guard to prescribe regulations to 
control vessel traffic in areas which are determined to be hazardous 
due to conditions of reduced visibility, adverse weather or vessel 
congestion. 33 U.S.C. 1225 authorized the Coast Guard to establish 
regulations to allow the designation of safety zones

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where access is limited to authorized persons, vehicles, or vessels to 
protect the public from hazardous situations.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 394 hours annually.

    3. Title: Advance Notice and Adequacy Certification for Reception 
Facilities.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0543. (2115-0554 Advance Notice of Need 
for Reception Facilities, is combined into this collection).
    Type Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): CG-5401, CG-5401A, CG-5401B, and CG-5401C.
    Affected Public: Reception Facility Owners and Operators of Ports 
and Terminals.
    Abstract: Persons in charge of ports and terminals will submit 
information necessary for the Coast Guard to determine whether their 
reception facility is adequate. Ships in need of a reception facility 
will be required to give a 24 hour notice.
    Need: 33 U.S.C. 1905 gives Coast Guard the authority to certify the 
adequacy of reception facilities at ports and terminals. Reception 
facilities are needed to receive wastes which ships may not discharge 
at sea. Under these regulations, there are discharge limitations for 
oil and oily wastes, noxious liquid substances, plastics and other 
garbage.
    Burden: The burden estimate is 175.5 hours annually.

    4. Title: Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0582.
    Type Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Underwriters of Insurance Co., Owners, Agents and 
Individuals-in-charge of commercial fishing vessels.
    Abstract: The reporting requirements for this information 
collection are intended to improve safety on board commercial fishing 
industry vessels. The requirements apply to all commercial fishing 
vessels and seamen on such vessels. The information collections 
require: (a) The posting of a placard to inform individuals on board of 
their duties, (b) that new fish processing vessels meet all 
classification and survey requirements of the American Bureau of 
Shipping, (c) that stability information for each vessel in detail be 
submitted, (d) marking of lifesaving equipment, (e) that letters of 
acceptance for instructors and the course curriculum being proposed to 
ensure that the instructors and the course being taught meet minimum 
standards and (f) that letters approving exemptions are being proposed 
to ensure that the master and individual in charge knew that the vessel 
is exempted from particular regulations.
    Need: Under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 6104, the U.S. Coast Guard 
has developed regulations in which to reduce the unacceptably high 
level of fatalities and accidents in the commercial fishing industry. 
The regulations will also act as means of verifying compliance and to 
enhance safe operation of fishing vessels.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 79,670 hours annually.

    5. Title: 33 CFR 140.15 Equivalents and Approved Equipment.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0553.
    Type Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Owner and/or operators of Outer Continental Shelf 
(OCS) facilities.
    Abstract: This collection of information is necessary to implement 
the Best Available and Safest Technology concept of Section 21 of the 
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Act.
    Need: The information is used by the Coast Guard for comparison 
with existing standards or procedures to ensure that at least an 
equivalent level of safety is maintained as provided for in the 
regulations.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated hour burden is 100 hours annually.

    6. Title: Marine Portable Tanks (MPT's): Alteration Non-
Specification Portable Tanks; Approval.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0585.
    Type request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Respondents: Owners of MPT's.
    Abstract: The information collected under 46 CFR subpart 98.33-1 
specifies that the Commandant of the Coast Guard may approve the design 
of portable tanks for the transport of certain Grade E combustible 
liquids and other low hazard materials when the tanks do not meet a DOT 
design standard.
    Need: Approval of the Coast Guard for alterations to MPT's ensures 
that the altered tank retains the level of safety to which it was 
originally designed. In addition, rules that allow the approval of non-
specification portable tanks assure that innovation and new designs are 
not frustrated by the regulation.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 53 hours annually.

    7. Title: Plan Approval and Records For Vessels Carrying Oil In 
Bulk.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0503 (2115-0520--Plan Approval and Records 
for Existing Tank Vessels of 20,000 to 40,000 Deadweight Tons Carrying 
Oil in Bulk and 2115-0106--Plan Approval and Records for Foreign 
Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk, are combined into this collection.)
    Type Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Owners and operators of vessels carrying oil in 
bulk.
    Abstract: Title 46 U.S.C. 3703 provides the Coast Guard with 
general authority to regulate the design, construction, alteration, 
repair, maintenance, operation and equipping of vessels carrying oil in 
bulk.
    Need: The purpose of the collection is to provide sufficient 
information to the Coast Guard to determine that a vessel complies with 
the minimum mandated standards as promulgated by regulations.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 315 hours annually.

    8. Title: Application For A Permit To Transport Municipal or 
Commercial Waste.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0579.
    Type Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: Owners or Operators of Municipal and Commercial 
Vessels transporting waste.
    Abstract: The information collected under this report provides the 
basis for issuing or denying a permit for the transportation of 
municipal or commercial waste in the coastal waters of the United 
States.
    Need: In accordance with 33 U.S.C. 2601, the U.S. Coast Guard 
issued regulations requiring owners or operations of vessels to apply 
for a permit to transport municipal or commercial waste in the United 
States and to display an identification number or other markings on 
their vessels.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 376 hours annually.

    9. Title: State Access To The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund For 
Removal Costs Under The Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0597.
    Type Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Affected Public: State Governments.
    Abstract: The information provided by the State to the Coast Guard 
National Pollution Funds Center will be used to determine whether 
expenditures submitted by the state to the Fund are compensable and, 
where compensable, ensure that the correct amount of funding is made 
from the Fund.

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    Need: Under the authority of 33 U.S.C. 2712, Coast Guard has 
promulgated regulations detailing the manner in which to obligate the 
Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (or the Fund). In order to ensure fair 
and reasonable payments to States and to protect the interests of the 
Federal Government, all expenditures submitted by a state must be fully 
substantiated and the procedures for presentation of those expenditures 
to the Fund must be followed.
    Burden: The estimated burden in 3 hours annually.
    Addresses: Written comments on the DOT information collection 
request should be forwarded, within 30 days of publication, to Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
New Executive Office Building, Room 10102, Washington, DC 20503, ATTN: 
USCG Desk Officer. If you anticipate submitting substantive comments, 
but find that more than 10 days from the date of publication are needed 
to prepare them, please notify the OMB official of your intent 
immediately.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collections of 
information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the Department, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed information collections; 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.
    A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB 
receives it within 30 days of publication.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 16, 1998.
Vanester M. Williams,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 98-29123 Filed 10-29-98; 8:45 am]
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