[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27589-27590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12662]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists those forms, reports, and recordkeeping 
requirements imposed upon the public which were transmitted by the 
Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for its approval in accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 USC Chapter 35).

DATE: May 18, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the DOT information collection requests 
should be forwarded, as quickly as possible, to Edward Clarke, Office 
of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10202, 
Washington, D.C. 20503. If you anticipate submitting substantive 
comments, but find that more than 10 days from the date of publication 
are needed to prepare them, please notify the OMB official of your 
intent immediately.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the DOT information 
collection requests submitted to OMB may be obtained from Susan Pickrel 
or Annette Wilson, Information Management Division, M-34, Office of the 
Secretary of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, D.C. 
20590, (202) 366-4735.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3507 of Title 44 of the United 
States Code, as adopted by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 
requires that agencies prepare a notice for publication in the Federal 
Register, listing those information collection requests submitted to 
OMB for approval or renewal under that Act. OMB reviews and approves 
agency submissions in accordance with criteria set forth in that Act. 
In carrying out its responsibilities, OMB also considers public 
comments on the proposed forms and the reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements. OMB approval of an information collection requirement 
must be renewed at least once every three years.

Items Submitted to OMB for Review

    The following information collection requests were submitted to OMB 
on May 18, 1995:

DOT No: 4052
OMB No: 2133-0025
Administration: Maritime Administration
Title: Position Reporting System for Vessels (AMVER/USMER)
Need for Information: Section 204(b), 212(A), 1203(a)--Merchant Marine 
Act 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1114(b), 1122.a, 1283; Public Law 97-31 
(95 Stat. 157 August 6, 1981); 46 CFR 307 (51 18329 May 19, 1986); 49 
CFR 1.66 (46FR 47458 September 28, 1981.
Proposed Use of Information: The information will provide a current 
plot of U.S. flag and certain non-flag ships to allow for immediate 
marshalling of ships for national defense purposes and for search and 
rescue for safety of life at sea.
Frequency: Every 48 hours at sea, arrival and departure, and changes to 
previous informaton
Burden Estimate: 11,600
Respondents: Ship Operators
Form(s): CG-4796-A, CG-4796-A (MA)
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 53.53 hours

DOT No: 4053
OMB No: 2115-0073
Administration: United States Coast Guard
Title: Alternate Compliance--International Navigation Rules, Alternate 
Compliance--Inland Navigation Rules
Need for Information: The International Regulations for Preventing 
Collisions at Sea, 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1601 et. seg.) and the Inland 
Navigational Rules Act of 1980 (33 U.S.C. 2001 et. seq.) adopted a 
uniform system of [[Page 27590]] navigation rules for international and 
inland waters, respectively. Both allow vessels to deviate from 
technical requirements when it is determined by the Coast Guard, that 
they cannot fully comply for reasons of configuration of special use.
Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use this information to 
determine if alternative compliance is justified.
Frequency: On occasion
Burden Estimate: 135 hours
Respondents: Vessel Owners, Operators, Builders and Agents
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 1 hour and 30 minutes reporting and 
5 minutes recordkeeping

DOT No: 4054
OMB No: 2115-0094
Administration: United States Coast Guard
Title: Safety Approval of Cargo Containers
Need for Information: Public Law 95-208, International Safe Container 
Act, and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1.46, gives Coast 
Guard the authority to approve new and existing cargo containers.
Proposed Use of Information: Coast Guard will use this information to 
ensure that: (1) no unauthorized changes are made to new cargo 
containers being manufactered, (2) periodic examinations are carried 
out as required and (3) container handlers and authorities in other 
countries will allow free movement of U.S. containers in foreign trade.
Frequency: On Occasion
Burden Estimate: 99,129 hours
Respondents: Container owners, operators, manufacturers and delegated 
approval authorities
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 10 minutes reporting and 1 hour 
recordkeeping

DOT No: 4055
OMB No: 2133-0020
Administration: Federal Aviation Administration
Title: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alteration 
FAR 43
Need for Information: The information collections required by FAR 43 
are authorized principally by 49 U.S.C. Section 44701(a)(2) which 
authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe reasonable 
rules and regulations and minimum standards governing, in the interest 
of safety, inspecting, servicing, and overhauling of aircraft, aircraft 
engines, propellers, and appliances, including provision of 
examinations and reports the Secretary may accept in lieu of those made 
by its officers and employees.
Proposed Use of Information: The information is used by the FAA to 
ensure this work is performed by qualified persons, and at proper 
intervals.
Frequency: As needed for reporting and recordkeeping
Burden Estimate: 5,509,531 hours
Respondents: Individuals
Form(s): FAA Form 337
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 30 minutes per response for the form 
and 3 minutes per entry for recordkeeping

DOT No: 4056
OMB No: 2115-New
Administration: U.S. Coast Guard
Title: Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) for Recreational 
Vessels PFD Marking, Inflation Mechansim Marking, Manufacturer Records, 
Information Pamphlet and Owner's Manual
Need for Information: Title 46 U.S.C. Section 4302(a) gives Coast Guard 
the authority to prescribe regulations establishing minimum safety 
standards for recreational vessels and associated equipment.
Proposed Use of Information: This information will be used by law 
enforcement officers to determine if the PFD's are Coast Guard 
approved.
Frequency: Once
Burden Estimate: 503.33 hours
Respondents: Manufacturers of Personal Flotation Devices
Form(s): None
Average Burden Hours Per Response: 101 hours per reporting.

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on May 18, 1995.
Paula R. Ewen,
Chief, Information Management Division.
[FR Doc. 95-12662 Filed 5-23-95; 8:45 am]
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