[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 74 (Monday, April 17, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20508-20509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-9408]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

[USCG-2000-7221]


Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB): OMB Control Numbers 2115-0578, 2115-0592, 2115-0625, 
2115-0563, 2115-0542, 2115-0135, 2115-0624, and 2115-0106

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Coast Guard intends to request the approval of OMB for the renewal of 
eight Information Collection Requests (ICRs). These ICRs comprise: (1) 
Small Passenger Vessels--Title 46 CFR Subchapters K and T; (2) Offshore 
Supply Vessels--46 CFR Subchapter L; (3) Customer Satisfaction Surveys; 
(4) Nondestructive Testing Proposal and Results for Pressure Vessel 
Cargo Tanks on Unmanned Barges; (5) Station Bills for Manned Outer 
Continental Shelf Facilities; (6) Display of Fire Control Plans for 
Vessels; (7) Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for 
Seafarers (STCW), 1995 Amendments; and (8) Plan Approval and Records 
for Foreign Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk.
    Before submitting the ICRs to OMB, the Coast Guard is asking for 
comments on the collections described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before June 16, 2000.

ADDRESSES: You may mail comments to the Docket Management System (DMS) 
[USCG-2000-7221], U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), room PL-401, 
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001, or deliver them to 
room PL-401, located on the Plaza Level of the Nassif Building at the 
same address between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.
    The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for 
these requests. Comments will become part of this docket and will be 
available for inspection or copying at room PL-401, located on the 
Plaza Level of the Nassif Building at the above address between 9 a.m. 
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may 
also access this docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
    Copies of the complete ICRs are available through this docket on 
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov and also from Commandant (G-SII-2), 
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, room 6106 (Attn: Barbara Davis), 2100 
Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. The telephone number is 
202-267-2326.

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.

Request for Comments

    The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to submit written 
comments. Persons submitting comments should include their names and 
addresses, identify this document [USCG-2000-7221] and the specific ICR 
to which each comment applies, and give the reason(s) for each comment. 
Please submit all comments and attachments in an unbound format no 
larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic 
filing. Persons wanting acknowledgment of receipt of comments should 
enclose stamped, self-addressed postcards or envelopes.

Information Collection Requests

    1. Title: Small Passenger Vessels--Title 46 CFR Subchapters K and 
T.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0578.
    Summary: The reporting and recordkeeping requirements are necessary 
for the proper administration and enforcement of the program on small 
passenger vessels. The requirements affect small passenger vessels 
(under 100 gross tons) that carry more than 6 passengers.
    Need: Under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 3305 and 3306, the Coast 
Guard prescribed requirements for the design, construction, alteration, 
repair, and operation of small passenger vessels to secure the safety 
of individuals and property on board. The Coast Guard uses the 
information in this collection to ensure compliance with the 
requirements.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of small passenger vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 436,173 hours annually.

    2. Title: Offshore Supply Vessels--46 CFR Subchapter L.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0592.
    Summary: 46 U.S.C. 3305 and 3306 authorize the Coast Guard to 
prescribe safety regulations. Title 46 CFR Subchapter L promulgates 
marine safety regulations for offshore supply vessels (OSV).
    Need: The OSV requirements for posting and marking are necessary to 
provide instructions to those on board of actions to take in an 
emergency. The recordkeeping requirements verify compliance with 
regulations without CG presence to witness routine matters.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 5,931 hours annually.
    3. Title: Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0625.
    Summary: Executive Order 12862 authorizes the Coast Guard to survey 
customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and 
their level of satisfaction with existing services.
    Need: Putting people first means ensuring that the Federal 
Government provides the highest-quality service possible to the 
American people. Executive Order 12862 requires that all executive 
departments and agencies providing significant services directly to the 
public shall seek to meet established standards of customer service and 
shall:
    <bullet> Identify the customers who are, or should be, served by 
the agency; and
    <bullet> Survey customers to determine the kind and quality of 
services they want and their level of satisfaction with existing 
services.
    Respondents: Recreational boaters, commercial mariners, industry 
groups, State and local governments.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 4,712 hours annually.

    4. Title: Nondestructive Testing Proposal and Results for Pressure 
Vessel Cargo Tanks on Unmanned Barges.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0563.
    Summary: The Coast Guard uses the results of nondestructive testing 
to evaluate the suitability of older pressure-vessel-type cargo tanks 
of unmanned barges to remain in service. Once every ten years it 
subjects such a tank, on an unmanned barge, 30 years old or older to 
nondestructive testing.
    Need: Under 46 U.S.C. 3703, the Coast Guard is responsible for 
ensuring safe shipment of liquid dangerous cargoes and has promulgated 
rules for certain barges to ensure the meeting of safety standards.
    Respondents: Owners of tank barges.
    Frequency: Every 10 years.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 84.5 hours annually.

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    5. Title: Station Bills for Manned Outer Continental Shelf 
Facilities.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0542.
    Summary: 43 U.S.C. 1333(d) authorizes the Coast Guard to issue 
safety requirements for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activities. 33 
CFR 146.130 promulgates the rules for Station Bills.
    Need: Station Bills on manned OCS facilities are necessary to 
promote safety of life on these facilities. They are an efficient means 
for disseminating information to all persons on OCS facilities 
regarding their duties, duty stations, and signals used during 
emergencies and drills.
    Respondents: Operators of OCS facilities.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 526 hours annually.

    6. Title: Display of Fire Control Plans for Vessels.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0135.
    Summary: This information collection is for the posting or display 
of specific plans on certain categories of commercial vessels. The 
availability of these plans aids firefighters and damage-control 
efforts in response to emergencies.
    Need: Under 46 U.S.C. 3305 and 3306, the Coast Guard is responsible 
for ensuring the safety of inspected vessels and has promulgated rules 
to ensure the meeting of safety standards.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 798 hours annually.

    7. Title: Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for 
Seafarers (STCW), 1995 Amendments.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0624.
    Summary: This information is necessary to ensure compliance with 
the international requirements of the STCW Convention, and to maintain 
an acceptable level of quality in activities associated with training 
and assessment of merchant mariners.
    Need: 46 U. S. C. Chapter 71 authorizes the Coast Guard to issue 
rules on licensing merchant mariners. 46 CFR Subchapter B prescribes 
the regulations.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels, training 
institutions, and mariners.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 18,331 hrs annually.
    8. Title: Plan Approval and Records for Foreign Vessels Carrying 
Oil in Bulk.
    OMB Control Number: 2115-0106.
    Summary: The Coast Guard reviews plans and records to determine 
whether foreign tank vessels comply with applicable standards of design 
and construction.
    Need: 46 U.S.C. 3703 authorizes the Coast Guard to prescribe rules 
on tank vessels for preventing pollution. 33 CFR part 157, Subpart B, 
contain regulations governing design of tank vessels.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: The estimated burden is 65 hours annually.

    Dated: March 29, 2000.
Daniel F. Sheehan,
Director of Information and Technology.
[FR Doc. 00-9408 Filed 4-14-00; 8:45 am]
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