[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 179 (Thursday, September 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50316-50318]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-24099]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[USCG 1999-5717]


Information Collection by Agency Under Review by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB)

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
request for comments announces that the Coast Guard has forwarded the 
Information Collection Reports (ICRs) abstracted below to OMB for 
review and comment. Our ICRs describe the information that we seek to 
collect from the public. Review and comment by OMB ensure that we 
impose only paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of 
duties.

DATES: Please submit comments on or before October 18, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Please send comments to both (1) the Docket Management 
System (DMS), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), room PL-401, 400 
Seventh Street S.W., Washington, DC 20590-0001, and (2) the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB), 725 17th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20503, to the 
attention of the Desk Officer for the USCG.

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    Copies of the complete ICRs are available for inspection and 
copying in public docket USCG-1999-5717 of the Docket Management 
Facility between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays; for inspection and printing on the internet at http:/
/dms.dot.gov; and for inspection from the Commandant (G-SII-2), U.S. 
Coast Guard, room 6106, 2100 Second Street S.W., Washington, DC, 
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this document, call 
Barbara Davis, Office of Information Management U.S. Coast Guard at 
202-267-2326. For questions on this docket, call Dorothy Walker, Chief 
of Dockets, Department of Transportation at 202-366-9329.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory History

    This request constitutes the 30-day notice required by OMB. The 
Coast Guard has already published [64 FR 32089 (June 15, 1999)] the 60-
day notice required by OMB. That request elicited no comments.

Request for Comments

    The Coast Guard invites comments on the proposed collections of 
information to determine whether the collections are necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the Department. In particular, 
the Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical 
utility of the collections; (2) the accuracy of the Department's 
estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information that is the subject of the 
collections; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on 
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments, to DMS or OIRA, must contain the OMB Control Numbers of 
all ICRs addressed. Comments to DMS must contain the docket number of 
this request, USCG 1999-5717. Comments to OIRA are best assured of 
having their full effect if OIRA receives them 30 or fewer days after 
the publication of this request.

Information Collection Requests

    Title: (A) Report of MARPOL 73/78 Oil, Noxious Liquid Substance 
(NLS) and Garbage Discharge, (B) Application for Equivalent, Exemptions 
and Alternatives, (C) Voluntary Reports of Pollution Sightings.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0556.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Vessel owners and operators for (A) and (B) and 
the public for (C).
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: Coast Guard needs the information in this report to 
ensure compliance with pollution prevention standards and to respond 
and investigate pollution incidents.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 15 hours 
annually.

    Title: Private Aids to Navigation Application and Application for 
Class 1 Private Aids to Navigation on Artificial Islands and Fixed 
Structures (CG-4143).
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0038.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Owners of Private Aids to Navigation.
    Form(s): CG-2254 & CG-4143.
    Abstract: The collection of information requires respondents to 
provide the Coast Guard vital information about private aids to 
navigation on two applications (CG-2554 and CG-4143).
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 3,073 hours 
annually.

    Title: Bridge Permit Application Guide.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0050.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Public and private owners of bridges over 
navigable waters of the United States.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: The collection of information is a bridge permit request 
submitted as an application for Coast Guard's approval of proposed 
bridge projects. Applicants will submit to the Coast Guard a letter of 
application with letter size drawings (plans) and maps showing the 
proposed bridge project and its location.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 2,800 hours 
annually.

    Title: Electrical Equipment and Fire Protection Materials/Systems--
46 CFR Subchapter Q.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0121.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Electrical equipment and fire protection material/
system manufacturers.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: Summary: Coast Guard needs the information in this report 
to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations for the design and 
construction of certain electrical equipment and fire protection 
materials/systems.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 268 hours 
annually.

    Title: Defect/Noncompliance Report and Campaign Update Report.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0035.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Manufacturers of recreational boats, inboard 
engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive units.
    Form(s): CG-4917 and CG-49218.
    Abstract: Coast Guard needs this information to ensure compliance 
with requirements for defect notification applicable to manufacturers 
of recreational boats, inboard engines, outboard motors, and sterndrive 
units.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 312 hours 
annually.

    Title: Application for Vessel Inspection and Waiver.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0007.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Owner, operator, agent, or master of vessel.
    Form(s): CG-2633 and CG-3752.
    Abstract: The collection of information requires owners, operators, 
agents, or masters of vessels to apply in writing to Coast Guard before 
conducting the inspection for certification, or when, in the interest 
of national defense, one of these desires a waiver from the 
requirements of navigation and vessel inspection.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 1,504 hours 
annually.

    Title: Course Approvals for Merchant Marine Training Schools.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0111.
    Affected Public: Merchant marine training schools.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: Coast Guard needs this information to ensure that 
merchant marine training schools meet minimal statutory requirements. 
The information is used to approve the curriculum, facility and faculty 
for these schools.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 19,026 hours 
annually.

    Title: Ships' Stores Certification for Hazardous Materials Aboard 
Ships.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0139.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Suppliers and manufacturers of hazardous products 
used on ships.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: Coast Guard needs this information to ensure that 
personnel aboard ships are made aware of the proper usage and stowage 
instructions for certain hazardous materials.

    Title: Licensing and Manning Requirements for Towing Vessels.

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    OMB Control Number: 2115-0623.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Mariners licensed to operate towing vessels, 
prospective towing-vessel officers, and companies employing these 
mariners.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: The Coast Guard has requirements for licensing 
individuals that operates towing vessels. The requirements ensure that 
towing vessels operating in the navigable waters of the U.S. are under 
the control of licensed officers who meet certain qualification and 
training standards.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 1,590 hours 
annually.

    Dated: September 9, 1999.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Information and Technology.
[FR Doc. 99-24099 Filed 9-15-99; 8:45 am]
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