Document ID: USCG-2014-0330-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2014-07-03T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 128 (Thursday, July 3, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38051-38053]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15671]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2014-0330; OMB Control Numbers 1625-(0020, 0024, 0029, 0031, 
0085)]

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 an Information Collection Request 
(ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting approval of a 
revision to the following collections of information: 1625-0020, 
Security Zones, Regulated Navigation Areas, and Safety Zones; 1625-
0024, Safety Approval of Cargo Containers; 1625-0029, Self-propelled 
Liquefied Gas Vessels; 1625-0031, Plan Approval and Records for 
Electrical Engineering Regulations--Title 46 CFR Subchapter J; and 
1625-0085, Streamlined Inspection Program. Our ICRs describes 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 September 2, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket 
number [USCG-2014-0330] 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-612), ATTN: PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT MANAGER, US COAST 
GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE. SE., STOP 7710, WASHINGTON DC 
20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Mr. Anthony Smith, Office of 
Information Management, telephone 202-475-3532, or fax 202-372-8405, 
for questions on these documents. Contact Ms. Cheryl Collins, 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 Collection. 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 of revisions of 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

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ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2014-0330], and must 
be received by September 2, 2014. 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.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG-
2014-0330], 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 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 email 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-2014-0330'' in the 
``Search'' 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 ``Search'' box 
insert ``USCG-2014-0330'' 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 Request

    1. Title: Security Zones, Regulated Navigation Areas, and Safety 
Zones.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0020.
    Summary: The Coast Guard collects this information only when 
someone seeks a security zone, regulated navigation area, or safety 
area. It uses the information to assess the need to establish one of 
these areas.
    Need: Section 1226 and 1231 of 33 U.S.C. and 50 U.S.C. 191 and 195, 
and parts 6 and 165 of 33 CFR give the Coast Guard Captain of the Port 
(COTP) the authority to designate security zones in the U.S. for as 
long as the COTP deems necessary to prevent damage or injury. Section 
1223 of 33 U.S.C. authorizes the Coast Guard to prescribe rules to 
control vessel traffic in areas he or she deems hazardous because of 
reduced visibility, adverse weather, or vessel congestion. Section 1225 
of 33 U.S.C. authorizes the Coast Guard to establish rules to allow the 
designation of safety zones where access is limited to authorized 
persons, vehicles, or vessels to protect the public from hazardous 
situations.
    Forms: Not applicable.
    Respondents: Federal, State, and local government agencies, owners 
and operators of vessels and facilities.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden increased from 272 hours to 
413 hours a year due to an increase in the estimated number of 
responses.
    2. Title: Safety Approval of Cargo Containers.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0024.
    Summary: This information collection is associated with 
requirements for owners and manufacturers of cargo containers to submit 
information and keep records associated with the approval and 
inspection of those containers. This information is required to ensure 
compliance with the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 
29 U.S.T. 3707; T.I.A.S. 9037.
    Need: This collection of information addresses the reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements for containers in 49 CFR parts 450 through 
453. These rules are necessary since the U.S. is signatory to the CSC. 
The CSC requires all containers to be safety approved prior to being 
used in trade. These rules prescribe only the minimum requirements of 
the CSC.
    Forms: Not Applicable.
    Respondents: Owners and manufacturers of containers and 
organizations that the Coast Guard delegates to act as an approval 
authority.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 104,095 
hours to 98,452 hours a year due to a decrease in the estimated number 
of responses.
    3. Title: Self-propelled Liquefied Gas Vessels.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0029.
    Summary: The information is needed to ensure compliance with our 
rules for the design and operation of liquefied gas carriers.
    Need: Title 46 U.S.C. sections 3703 and 9101 authorizes the Coast 
Guard to establish regulations to protect life, property, and the 
environment from the hazards associated with the carriage of dangerous 
liquid cargo in bulk. Title 46 C.F.R. part 154 prescribes the rules for 
the carriage of liquefied gases in bulk on self-propelled vessels by 
governing the design, construction, equipment, and operation of these 
vessels and the safety of personnel aboard them.
    Forms: Not applicable.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of self-propelled vessels 
carrying liquefied gas.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 6,754 
hours to 7,890 hours a year due to an increase in the estimated number 
of respondents.
    4. Title: Plan Approval and Records for Electrical Engineering 
Regulations--Title 46 CFR Subchapter J.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0031.
    Summary: The information is needed to ensure compliance with our 
rules on electrical engineering for the design and construction of U.S. 
Flag commercial vessels.
    Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 3306 and 3703 authorize the Coast Guard to 
establish rules to promote the safety of life and property in 
commercial vessels. The electrical engineering rules appear at 46 CFR 
chapter I, subchapter J (parts 110 through 113).
    Forms: Not applicable.
    Respondents: Owners, operators, shipyards, designers, and 
manufacturers of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 4,754 
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to 6,843 hours a year due to an estimated increase in the annual number 
of responses.
    5. Title: Streamlined Inspection Program.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0085.
    Summary: The Coast Guard established an optional Streamlined 
Inspection Program (SIP) to provide owners and operators of U.S. 
vessels an alternative method of complying with inspection requirements 
of the Coast Guard.
    Need: Section 3306 of 46 U.S.C. authorizes the Coast Guard to 
prescribe regulations necessary to carry out the inspections of vessels 
required to be inspected under 46 U.S.C. 3301, and 46 U.S.C. 3103 
allows the Coast Guard to rely on reports, documents, and records of 
other persons who have been determined to be reliable to ensure 
compliance with vessels and seamen requirements under 46 U.S.C. 
subtitle II. The Streamlined Inspection Program regulations under 46 
CFR part 8, subpart E, offer owners and operators of inspected vessels 
an alternative to traditional Coast Guard inspection procedures. Owners 
and operators of vessels opting to participate in the program will 
maintain a vessel in compliance with a Company Action Plan (CAP) and 
Vessel Action Plan (VAP) and have their own personnel periodically 
perform many of the tests and examinations conducted by marine 
inspectors of the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard expects participating 
vessels will continuously meet a higher level of safety and readiness 
throughout the inspection cycle.
    Forms: Not applicable.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion. Application and plan development occur only 
once at enrollment. Updates and revisions are required to be made every 
two years and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) and the 
company will review the plans every five years.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 2,774 
hours to 2,334 hours a year due to a decrease in the number of SIP 
participants (i.e., companies and vessels).

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: June 26, 2014.
Marshall B. Lytle,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, 
Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology.
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