[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 144 (Wednesday, July 26, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 46033]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-18898]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

[USCG 2000-7222]


Information Collection Under Review by the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB): OMB Control Numbers 2115-0017, 2115-0611, 2115-0573, 
and 2115-0630

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 four 
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 August 25, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Please send comments to both (1) The Docket Management 
System (DMS), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), room PL-401, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001, and (2) the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB), 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, to the 
attention of the Desk Officer for the USCG.
    Copies of the complete ICRs are available for inspection and 
copying in public docket USCG 2000-7222 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: Barbara Davis, Office of Information 
Management, 202-267-2326, for questions on this document; Dorothy 
Walker, Chief, Documentary Services Division, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 202-366-9330, for questions on the docket.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory History

    This request constitutes the 30-day notice required by OMB. The 
Coast Guard has already published [65 FR 19952 (April 13, 2000)] 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 2000-7222. 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

    1. Title: Regattas and Marine Parades.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0017.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Sponsors of marine events .
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: The Coast Guard needs to determine whether a marine event 
may present a substantial threat to the safety of human life on 
navigable waters and determine which measures are necessary to ensure 
the safety of life during the events. Sponsors must notify the Coast 
Guard of the event and provide additional information, as required. 
This is an efficient means for the Coast Guard to learn of the events 
and to address environmental impacts.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 1,540 hours 
a year.

    2. Title: Boat Owner's Report, Possible Safety Defect.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0611.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Owners of recreational boats.
    Forms: CG-5578.
    Abstract: Owners of recreational boats or engines who believe their 
product contains a defect or fails to comply with safety standards can 
call the Coast Guard Infoline, which will send them a copy of the 
``Boat Owner's Report'', or they can file the report on-line at the 
website for the Office of Boating Safety.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 80 hours a 
year.
    Frequency: One time.

    3. Title: Labeling Requirements in 33 CFR Parts 181 and 183.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0573.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of recreational boats.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: The collection of information requires manufacturers or 
importers of recreational boats to apply for serial numbers from the 
Coast Guard and to display various labels on these boats.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 382,798 
hours a year.

    4. Title: International Safety Management Code Audit Reports.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0630.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Owners and operators of vessels, and organizations 
authorized to issue ISM Code certificates for the United States.
    Form(s): N/A.
    Abstract: The Coast Guard uses this information collection to 
determine the compliance status of U.S. vessels, subject to SOLAS 74, 
engaged in international trade. Organizations recognized by the Coast 
Guard conduct ongoing audits of vessels' and companies' safety-
management systems.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The estimated burden is 3,650 hours 
a year.

    Dated: July 19, 2000.
Daniel F. Sheehan,
Director of Information and Technology.
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