[Federal Register: August 7, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 153)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[USCG-2008-0244]
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management
and Budget: OMB Control Numbers: 1625-0081 and 1625-0083
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Thirty-day notice requesting comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
request for comments announces that the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding
two Information Collection Requests (ICRs), abstracted below, to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of their approval
for the following collections of information: (1) 1625-0081, Alternate
Compliance Program, and (2) 1625-0083, Operational Measures for
Existing Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls. Our ICRs describe the
information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by
OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our
performance of duties.
DATES: Please submit comments on or before September 8, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2008-0244] to the Docket Management Facility (DMF) at the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or to OIRA. To avoid
duplication, please submit your comments by only one of the following
means:
(1) Electronic submission. (a) To Coast Guard docket at http://
www.regulations.gov. (b) To OIRA by e-mail via: oira_
submission@omb.eop.gov.
(2) Mail or Hand delivery. (a) DMF (M-30), DOT, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590-0001. Hand deliver between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-
366-9329. (b) To OIRA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, to
the attention of the Desk Officer for the Coast Guard.
(3) Fax. (a) To DMF, 202-493-2251. (b) To OIRA at 202-395-6566. To
ensure your comments are received in time, mark the fax to the
attention of the Desk Officer for the Coast Guard.
The DMF maintains the public docket for this Notice. Comments and
material
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received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this Notice
as being available in the docket, will become part of this docket and
will be available for inspection or copying at room W12-140 on the West
Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov.
Copies of the complete ICRs are available through this docket on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are
available from Commandant (CG-611), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
(Attn: Mr. Arthur Requina), 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001. The telephone number is 202-475-3523.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Arthur Requina, Office of
Information Management, telephone 202-475-3523 or fax 202-475-3929, for
questions on these documents. Contact Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, 202-366-9826, for questions on the docket.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard invites comments on whether
this information collection request should be granted based on it being
necessary for the proper performance of Departmental functions. In
particular, the Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing: (1)
The practical utility of the collections; (2) the accuracy of the
estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of information subject to 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 Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the OMB Control Number
of the ICR. Comments to Coast Guard must contain the docket number of
this request, [USCG 2008-0244]. For your comments to OIRA to be
considered, it is best if they are received on or before September 8,
2008.
Public participation and request for comments: We encourage you to
respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials.
We will post all comments received, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov. They will include any personal information you
provide. We have an agreement with DOT to use their DMF. Please see the
paragraph on DOT's ``Privacy Act Policy'' below.
Submitting comments: If you submit a comment, please include the
docket number [USCG-2008-0244], indicate the specific section of the
document to which each comment applies, providing a reason for each
comment. We recommend you include your name, mailing address, an e-mail
address, or other contact information in the body of your document so
that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.
You may submit comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or
delivery to the DMF at the address under ADDRESSES; but please submit
them by only one means. If you submit them by mail or delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would
like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period. We may change the
documents supporting this collection of information or even the
underlying requirements in view of them. The Coast Guard and OIRA will
consider all comments and material received during the comment period.
Viewing comments and documents: Go to http://www.regulations.gov to
view documents mentioned in this Notice as being available in the
docket. Enter the docket number [USCG-2008-0244] in the Search box, and
click, ``Go>>.'' You may also visit the DMF in room W12-140 on the West
Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
Privacy Act: Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments
received in dockets by the name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the Privacy
Act Statement of DOT in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477), or by visiting http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
Previous Request for Comments
This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The
Coast Guard has published the 60-day notice (73 FR 26126, May 8, 2008)
required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That notice elicited no comments.
Information Collection Request
1. Title: Alternate Compliance Program.
OMB Control Number: 1625-0081.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Recognized classification societies.
Abstract: This information is used by the Coast Guard to assess
vessels participating in the voluntary Alternate Compliance Program
(ACP) before issuance of a Certificate of Inspection. Sections 3306 and
3316 of 46 U.S.C. authorize the Coast Guard to establish vessel
inspection regulations and inspection alternatives. Part 8 of 46 CFR
contains the Coast Guard regulations for recognizing classification
societies and enrollment of U.S.-flag vessels in ACP.
Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 164 hours
to 212 hours per year.
2. Title: Operational Measures for Existing Tank Vessels Without
Double Hulls.
OMB Control Number: 1625-0083.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Owners, operators, and masters of certain tank
vessels.
Abstract: The information is needed to ensure compliance with U.S.
regulations regarding operational measures for certain tank vessels
while operating in the U.S. waters. Sections 3703 and 3703a of 46
U.S.C. authorize the Coast Guard to establish regulations for tank
vessels to promote the safety of life for increased protection against
hazards to life and property, for navigation and vessel safety, and for
enhanced protection of the marine environment. Subparts G, H, and I of
33 CFR part 157 contain Coast Guard regulations regarding operational
measures for certain tank vessels without double hulls.
Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 6,807
hours to 3,474 hours per year.
Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35, as amended.
Dated: July 29, 2008.
D.T. Glenn,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command,
Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology.
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