Small Passenger Vessels -- Title 46 Subchapters K and T

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1625-0057_SS_r0_2021_calc-sheet_App-A-to-F_spv-fs-ir.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-25
DHS-USCG-013_MISLE_SORN_2009-06-25.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-25
privacy_pia_uscg_misle_20090903.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-25
46usc3305_2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-25
46usc3306_2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-25
46usc3502_2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-25
1625-0057 60-day FR Notice.docx Supplementary Document	2021-01-14
1625-0057 30-day FR Notice.docx Supplementary Document	2021-01-14
1625-0057_SS_r0_2021_spv-fs-ir.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-01-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
20558	Small Passenger Vessels -- Title 46 Subchapters K and T Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1625-0057	ICR Reference No: 202601-1625-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202101-1625-005
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Small Passenger Vessels -- Title 46 Subchapters K and T
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/06/2026
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/06/2026
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2026
Responses	35,406	0	35,036
Time Burden (Hours)	406,113	0	404,595
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information requirements are necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the program on safety of commercial vessels as it affects small passenger vessels. The requirements affect small passenger vessels (under 100 gross tons) that carry more than 6 passengers. 46 U.S.C. 3305, 3306 and 3502 are3 the statutory authorities for this collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 3305 Name of Law: Scope and standards of inspection
   US Code: 46 USC 3306 Name of Law: Regulations
   US Code: 46 USC 3502 Name of Law: List or count of passengers
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1625-AC69	Final or interim final rulemaking	86 FR 73160	12/27/2021

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Small Passenger Vessels -- Title 46 Subchapters K and T

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	35,406	35,036	0	370	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	406,113	404,595	0	1,518	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The change in burden is a PROGRAM CHANGE due to the SPV-FS IR (1625-AC69). This interim rule adds additional fire safety requirements for small passenger vessels, including fire detection and suppression systems, avenues of escape, egress drills, crew firefighting training, watchmen monitoring devices, and the handling of flammable items such as rechargeable batteries. The reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and methodology for calculating burden, remain unchanged.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,240,708

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 03/24/2022

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