[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]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD 96-034]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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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.


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    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]
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