[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 24, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 38507-38508] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-18810] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard [CGD 96-034] Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Coast Guard announces seven Information Collection Requests (ICR) coming up for renewal. These ICRs include: 1. Defect/Noncompliance Report and Campaign Update Report; 2. Private Aids to Navigation Application and Application for Class 1 Private Aids to Navigation on Artificial Islands and Fixed Structures; 3. Rules for Carrying Hazardous Liquids; 4. Course Approvals for Merchant Marine Training Schools; 5. Plan Approval and Records for Existing Tank Vessels of 20,000 to 40,000 Deadweight Tons Carrying Oil in Bulk; 6. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificates; and 7. Barges Carrying Bulk Hazardous Materials. Before submitting the renewal packages to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Coast Guard is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the collections as described below. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 23, 1996. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Commandant (G-SII-2), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Room 6106 (Attn: Barbara Davis), 2100 2nd St. SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, or may be hand delivered 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. The comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying by appointment at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Davis, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Information Management, telephone (202) 267-2326. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comments The 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, the specific ICR to which each comment applies, and give reasons for each comment. The Coast Guard requests that all comments and attachments be submitted in an unbound format no larger than 8\1/2\'' by 11'', 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. Interested persons can receive copies of the complete ICR by contacting: Ms. Davis where indicated under ADDRESSES. Information Collection Request 1.Title: Defect/Noncompliance Report and Campaign Update Report. OMB No. 2115-0035 SUMMARY: The collection of information requires manufacturers of boats and associated equipment to provide information to the Coast Guard when their products contain a defect or fail to comply with applicable safety standards and regulations. Need: Under Title 46 U.S.C. Chapter 43, the Coast Guard has the authority to monitor defect notification and recall campaigns being conducted by manufacturers of boats and associated equipment. Respondents: Manufacturers of boats and associated equipment. Frequency: As needed. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 495 hours annually. 2. Title: Private Aids to Navigation Application and Application for Class 1 Private Aids to Navigation on Artificial Islands and Fixed Structures. OMB No. 2115-0038. Summary: The Collection of Information requires respondents to provide to the Coast Guard on two applications (CG-2554 and CG-4143), vital information about private aids to navigation. Need: 33 CFR Parts 66 and 67 authorize the Coast Guard to collect and process the information furnished from the private aids applications to ensure that private aids to navigation appropriately mark the associated hazard or waterway. Respondents: Owners of Private Aids to Navigation. Frequency: On occasion. Burden: The estimated burden is 3,200 hours annually. 3. Title: Rules for Carrying Hazardous Liquids. OMB No. 2115-9978. Summary: The collection of information requires that U.S. and foreign vessels which carry hazardous cargo submit to the Coast Guard technical information about the cargo. Need: Title 33 U.S.C. 1903 authorizes the recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the safe transport by vessel of hazardous materials. Respondent: Owners and operators of chemical tankers. Frequency: On occasion. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 7,544 hours annually. 4. Title: Course Approvals for Merchant Marine Training Schools. OMB No. 2115-0111. Summary: The collection of information requires the approval of course materials and the inspection of training facilities. Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 7315, authorizes the Coast Guard to review course materials from approved training schools and to inspect training facilities to ensure they meet the minimum standards. Respondent: Merchant Marine Training Schools. Frequency: Every 5 years. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden is 3,460 hours annually. 5. Title: Plan approval and Records for Existing Tank Vessels of 20,000 to 40,000 Deadweight Tons Carrying Oil in Bulk. [[Page 38508]] OMB No. 2115-0520. 5. Summary: The Collection of Information requires owners of U.S. vessels to submit documents such as plans, calculations, specifications and manuals to the Coast Guard for its review and that foreign vessel owners may also submit these documents in order to obtain Coast Guard certification that their vessels comply with the standards. Need: 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. Respondents: U.S. and foreign tank vessel owners. Frequency: On occasion. Burden: The estimated burden is 22 hours annually. 6. Title: International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates. OMB No. 2115-0526. Summary: The Collection of Information requires U.S. and foreign oil tankers of 150 gross tons and above and other ships of 400 gross tons and above (that are party to MARPOL 73/78), to be surveyed during inspection or reinspection and after a satisfactory survey, be issued an IOPP Certificate by the Coast Guard, to be maintained on board the ship. Need: Title 33 U.S.C. 1901-1911 gives the Coast Guard the authority to ensure that all ships engaging in international voyages comply with the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate requirements. Respondents: Ship owners/operators engaging in international voyages. Frequency: For renewal of IOPP Certificate (4-5 yrs). Burden: The estimated burden is 125 hours annually. 7. Title: Barges Carrying Bulk Hazardous Material. OMB No. 2115-0541. Summary: The Collection of Information requires tank barges to submit an application for inspection, new tank vessels over 300 feet in length must have loading information approved by the Coast Guard and new or modified barges stability calculations must be approved by the Coast Guard. Need: Under 46 U.S.C. 3703, the Coast Guard was delegated the authority to implement regulations to ensure the safe transport of bulk hazardous materials on tank barges. Respondents: Barge Operators. Frequency: On occasion. Burden: The estimated burden is 12,099 hours annually. Dated: July 15, 1996. D. A. Potter, Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computers. [FR Doc. 96-18810 Filed 7-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M