Document ID: USCG-2011-0854-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2011-09-16T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57749-57751]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23754]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2011-0854]

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Sixty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit Information Collection Requests 
(ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting approval of 
revisions to the following collections of information: 1625-0045, 
Adequacy Certification for Reception Facilities and Advance Notice--33 
CFR Part 158, 1625-0060, Vapor Control Systems for Facilities and Tank 
Vessels, 1625-0081, Alternate Compliance Program, 1625-0083, 
Operational Measures for Existing Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls and 
l625-0113, Crewmember Identification Documents.
    Our ICRs describe the information we seek to collect from the 
public. Before submitting these ICRs to OIRA, the Coast Guard is 
inviting comments as described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before November 15, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket 
number [USCG-2011-0854] to the Docket Management Facility (DMF) at the 
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). To avoid duplicate 
submissions, please use only one of the following means:
    (1) Online: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Mail: DMF (M-30), DOT, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (3) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is 202-366-9329.
    (4) Fax: 202-493-2251. To ensure your comments are received in a 
timely manner, mark the fax, to attention Desk Officer for the Coast 
Guard.
    The DMF maintains the public docket for this Notice. Comments and 
material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in 
this Notice as being available in the docket, will become part of the 
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 the docket on the Internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Copies of the ICRs are available through the docket on the Internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from: 
Commandant (CG-611), ATTN Paperwork Reduction Act Manager, U.S. Coast 
Guard, 2100 2nd St., SW., Stop 7101, Washington DC 20593-7101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kenlinishia Tyler, Office of 
Information Management, telephone 202-475-3652, 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:

Public Participation and Request for Comments.

    This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to 
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard 
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information 
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on 
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection, 
and other important information describing the Collections. There is 
one ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether these ICRs should be 
granted based on the Collections 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 the Collections on respondents, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. In response to your comments, we may revise these ICRs or 
decide not to seek approval for the Collections. We will consider all 
comments and material received during the comment period.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments 
and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of 
the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2011-0854], and 
must be received by November 15, 2011. 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 ``Privacy Act'' paragraph below.

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Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG-
2011-0854], indicate the specific section of the document to which each 
comment applies, providing a reason for each comment. You may submit 
your comments and material online (via http://www.regulations.gov), by 
fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If 
you submit a comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be 
considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit 
the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be 
considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is 
received at the DMF. 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 your 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. To submit your comment online, go 
to http://www.regulations.gov, and type ``USCG-2011-0854'' in the 
``Keyword'' box. If you submit your comments by mail or hand 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 comments 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 
and will address them accordingly.
    Viewing comments and documents: To view comments, as well as 
documents mentioned in this Notice as being available in the docket, go 
to http://www.regulations.gov, click on the ``read comments'' box, 
which will then become highlighted in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box 
insert ``USCG-2011-0854'' and click ``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket 
Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column. You may also visit the DMF in Room 
W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of 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 a Privacy Act statement 
regarding Coast Guard public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of 
the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Information Collection Requests

    1. Title: Adequacy Certification for Reception Facilities and 
Advance Notice--33 CFR Part 158.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0045.
    Summary: This information helps ensure that waterfront facilities 
are in compliance with reception facility standards. Advance notice 
information from vessels ensures effective management of reception 
facilities.
    Need: Section 1905 of Title 33 U.S.C. gives the Coast Guard the 
authority to certify the adequacy of reception facilities in ports. 
Reception facilities are needed to receive waste from ships which may 
not discharge at sea. Under these regulations in 33 CFR part 158 there 
are discharge limitations for oil and oily waste, noxious liquid 
substances, plastics and other garbage.
    Forms: CG-5401, CG-5401A, CG-5401B, CG-5401C.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of reception facilities, and 
owners and operators of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 1,529 
hours to 1,497 hours a year.
    2. Title: Vapor Control Systems for Facilities and Tank Vessels.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0060.
    Summary: The information is needed to ensure compliance with U.S. 
regulations for the design of facility and tank vessel vapor control 
systems (VCS). The information is also needed to determine the 
qualifications of a certifying entity.
    Need: Section 1225 of 33 U.S.C. and 46 U.S.C. 3703 authorizes the 
Coast Guard to establish regulations to promote the safety of life and 
property onboard facilities and vessels. Title 33 CFR part 154 subpart 
E and 46 CFR part 39 contains the Coast Guard regulations for VCS and 
certifying entities.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of facilities and tank vessels, 
and certifying entities.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 2,724 
hours to 2,789 hours a year.
    3. Title: Alternate Compliance Program.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0081.
    Summary: 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.
    Need: 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.
    Forms: CG-3752 & CG-3752A.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of U.S.-flag inspected vessels. 
Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 212 hours 
to 176 hours a year.
    4. Title: Operational Measures for Existing Tank Vessels Without 
Double Hulls.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0083.
    Summary: 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.
    Need: 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.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Owners, operators and masters of certain tank vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 3,474 
hours to 1,684 hours a year.
    5. Title: Crewmember Identification Documents.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0113.
    Summary: This information collection covers the requirement that 
crewmembers on vessels calling at U.S. ports must carry and present on 
demand an identification that allows the identity of crewmembers to be 
authoritatively validated.
    Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 70111 mandated that the Coast Guard establish 
regulations about crewmember identification. The regulations are in 33 
CFR part 160 subpart D.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Crewmembers, and operators of certain vessels. 
Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 34,553 
hours to 30,275 hours a year.

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    Dated: September 9, 2011.
R.E. Day,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, 
Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology.
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