Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget: OMB Control Numbers 1625-0066 and 1625-0069, 30683-30684 [E6-8220]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 30, 2006 / Notices Information Collection Request Title: Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, Eighth Coast Guard District and the Illinois Waterway, Ninth Coast Guard District. OMB Control Number: 1625–0105. Summary: The Coast Guard requires position and intended movement reporting, and fleeting operations reporting, from barges carrying certain dangerous cargoes (CDCs) in the inland rivers within the Eighth and Ninth Coast Guard Districts. 33 CFR 165.830 and 165.921. Need: This information is used to ensure port safety and security and to ensure the uninterrupted flow of commerce. Respondents: Owners, agents, masters, towing vessel operators, or persons in charge of barges loaded with CDCs or having CDC residue operating on the inland rivers located within the Eighth and Ninth Coast Guard Districts. Frequency: On occasion. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 911 hours to 1,179 hours a year. Dated: May 19, 2006. R. T. Hewitt, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E6–8217 Filed 5–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG–2006–24850] Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget: OMB Control Numbers 1625– 0066 and 1625–0069 Coast Guard, DHS. Request for comments. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to request their approval of a revision of the following collections of information: (1) 1625–0066, Vessel and Facility Response Plans (Domestic and Int’l), and Additional Response Requirements for Prince William Sound, Alaska; and (2) 1625–0069, Ballast Water Management for Vessels with Ballast Tanks Entering U.S. Waters. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:51 May 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 Before submitting the ICRs to OMB, the Coast Guard is inviting comments on them as described below. DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before July 31, 2006. ADDRESSES: To make sure that your comments and related material do not enter the docket [USCG–2006–24850] more than once, please submit them by only one of the following means: (1) By mail to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), room PL–401, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. (2) By delivery to room PL–401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366– 9329. (3) By fax to the Docket Management Facility at 202–493–2251. (4) Electronically through the Web Site for the Docket Management System at https://dms.dot.gov. The Docket Management Facility 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 this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room PL–401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Copies of the complete ICRs are available through this docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, and also from Commandant (CG–611), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, room 6106 (Attn: Ms. Barbara Davis), 2100 2nd Street SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001. The telephone number is 202–475–3523. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Barbara Davis, Office of Information Management, telephone 202–475–3523, or fax 202–475–3929, for questions on these documents; or telephone Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 202–493–0402, for questions on the docket. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Participation and Request for Comments We encourage you to respond to this request for comments by submitting comments and related materials. We will post all comments received, without change, to https://dms.dot.gov; they will include any personal information you have provided. We PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30683 have an agreement with DOT to use the Docket Management Facility. Please see the paragraph on DOT’s ‘‘Privacy Act Policy’’ below. Submitting comments: If you submit a comment, please include your name and address, identify the docket number [USCG–2006–24850], indicate the specific section of the document to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. You may submit your comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES; but please submit them by only one means. If you submit them by mail or 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 them 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. We may change the documents supporting this collection of information or even the underlying requirements in view of them. Viewing comments and documents: To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, go to https://dms.dot.gov at any time and conduct a simple search using the docket number. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in room PL–401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy Act: Anyone can search the electronic form of all 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 the Privacy Act Statement of DOT in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477), or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov. Information Collection Request 1. Title: Vessel and Facility Response Plans (Domestic and Int’l), and Additional Response Requirements for Prince William Sound, Alaska. OMB Control Number: 1625–0066. Summary: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), 33 U.S.C. 2701 to 2761, required the development of Vessel and Facility Response Plans to minimize the impact of oil spills. OPA 90 also required additional response requirements for Prince William Sound. Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 30684 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 30, 2006 / Notices Plans are required of other vessels to minimize impacts of oil spills. Need: This information is needed to ensure that vessels and facilities are prepared to respond in the event of an oil spill incident. The information will be reviewed by the Coast Guard to assess the effectiveness of the response plan. Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels and facilities. Frequency: On occasion. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 137,199 hours to 220,559 hours a year. 2. Title: Ballast Water Management for Vessels with Ballast Tanks Entering U.S. Waters. OMB Control Number: 1625–0069. Summary: The information is needed to carry out the reporting requirements of 16 U.S.C. 4711 regarding the management of ballast water, to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into U.S. waters. Need: The information is needed to ensure compliance with the requirements in 33 CFR part 151, subparts C and D. The information will also be used for research and periodic reporting to Congress. Respondents: Owners and operators of certain vessels. Frequency: On occasion. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 106,193 hours to 60,769 hours a year. Dated: May 19, 2006. R.T. Hewitt, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E6–8220 Filed 5–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG–2006–24734] National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies Coast Guard, DHS. Request for applications. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). NBSAC advises the Coast Guard on matters related to recreational boating safety. DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before September 1, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:51 May 26, 2006 Jkt 208001 Commandant, Office of Boating Safety (G–PCB–1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001; by calling 202–267–1077; or by faxing 202–267–4285. Send your application in written form to the above street address. This notice and the application form are available on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; the application form is also available at https://www.uscgboating.org/nbsac/ nbsac.htm. Ms. Jeanne Timmons, Executive Director of NBSAC, telephone 202–267–1077, fax 202–267–4285. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It advises the Coast Guard regarding regulations and other major boating safety matters. NBSAC’s 21 members consist of: 7 representatives of State officials responsible for State boating safety programs; 7 representatives of recreational boat and associated equipment manufacturers; and 7 representatives of national recreational boating organizations and the general public, at least 5 of whom are representatives of national recreational boating organizations. Members are appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. NBSAC normally meets twice each year at a location selected by the Coast Guard. When attending meetings of the Council, members are provided travel expenses and per diem. We will consider applications received in response to this notice for the following seven positions that expire or become vacant in December 2006: two representatives of State officials responsible for State boating safety programs, two representatives of recreational boat and associated equipment manufacturers, and three representatives of national recreational boating organizations. The positions from the general public are not open for consideration this year. Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating safety. Prior applicants should submit an updated application to ensure consideration for the vacancies announced in this notice. Each member serves for a term of up to 3 years. Members may serve consecutive terms. In support of the policy of the U.S. Coast Guard on gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 women and members of minority groups to apply. Dated: May 18, 2006. F.J. Sturm, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director of Inspections and Compliance. [FR Doc. E6–8300 Filed 5–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [CGD08–06–020] Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) and its working groups will meet to discuss waterway improvements, aids to navigation, area projects impacting safety on the Houston Ship Channel, and various other navigation safety matters in the Galveston Bay area. All meetings will be open to the public. DATES: The next meeting of HOGANSAC will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at 9 a.m. The meeting of the Committee’s working groups will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 9 a.m. Members of the public may present written or oral statements at either meeting. Requests to make oral presentations or distribute written materials should reach the Coast Guard five (5) working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. Requests to have written materials distributed to each member of the committee in advance of the meeting should reach the Coast Guard at least ten (10) working days before the meeting at which the presentation will be made. ADDRESSES: The full Committee will be held at the Houston Pilot’s, 8150 South Loop East, Houston, TX 77017, (713– 645–9620). The working groups meeting will be held at the West Gulf Maritime Association, Portway Plaza, 1717 East Loop, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77029, (713–678–7655). This notice is available on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Jerry Torok, Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC, telephone 713–671–5164, or Lieutenant Junior Grade Kevin Cooper, Assistant to the Executive Secretary of HOGANSAC, telephone 713–678–9001, e-mail kcooper@grugalveston.uscg.mil. Written E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 30, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30683-30684]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8220]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2006-24850]


Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management 
and Budget: OMB Control Numbers 1625-0066 and 1625-0069

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for 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 
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to request their 
approval of a revision of the following collections of information: (1) 
1625-0066, Vessel and Facility Response Plans (Domestic and Int'l), and 
Additional Response Requirements for Prince William Sound, Alaska; and 
(2) 1625-0069, Ballast Water Management for Vessels with Ballast Tanks 
Entering U.S. Waters. Before submitting the ICRs to OMB, the Coast 
Guard is inviting comments on them as described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before July 31, 2006.

ADDRESSES: To make sure that your comments and related material do not 
enter the docket [USCG-2006-24850] more than once, please submit them 
by only one of the following means:
    (1) By mail to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT), room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20590-0001.
    (2) By delivery to room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif 
Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is 202-366-9329.
    (3) By fax to the Docket Management Facility at 202-493-2251.
    (4) Electronically through the Web Site for the Docket Management 
System at https://dms.dot.gov.
    The Docket Management Facility 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 this docket and will be available for inspection or 
copying at room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket 
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
    Copies of the complete ICRs are available through this docket on 
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, and also from Commandant (CG-611), 
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, room 6106 (Attn: Ms. Barbara Davis), 
2100 2nd Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. The telephone number is 
202-475-3523.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Barbara Davis, Office of 
Information Management, telephone 202-475-3523, or fax 202-475-3929, 
for questions on these documents; or telephone Ms. Renee V. Wright, 
Program Manager, Docket Operations, 202-493-0402, for questions on the 
docket.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to respond to this request for comments by 
submitting comments and related materials. We will post all comments 
received, without change, to https://dms.dot.gov; they will include any 
personal information you have provided. We have an agreement with DOT 
to use the Docket Management Facility. Please see the paragraph on 
DOT's ``Privacy Act Policy'' below.
    Submitting comments: If you submit a comment, please include your 
name and address, identify the docket number [USCG-2006-24850], 
indicate the specific section of the document to which each comment 
applies, and give the reason for each comment. You may submit your 
comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to 
the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES; but 
please submit them by only one means. If you submit them by mail or 
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 them 
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. 
We may change the documents supporting this collection of information 
or even the underlying requirements in view of them.
    Viewing comments and documents: To view comments, as well as 
documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, go 
to https://dms.dot.gov at any time and conduct a simple search using the 
docket number. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in 
room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh 
Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: Anyone can search the electronic form of all 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 the Privacy 
Act Statement of DOT in the Federal Register published on April 11, 
2000 (65 FR 19477), or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov.

Information Collection Request

    1. Title: Vessel and Facility Response Plans (Domestic and Int'l), 
and Additional Response Requirements for Prince William Sound, Alaska.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0066.
    Summary: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), 33 U.S.C. 2701 to 
2761, required the development of Vessel and Facility Response Plans to 
minimize the impact of oil spills. OPA 90 also required additional 
response requirements for Prince William Sound. Shipboard Oil Pollution 
Emergency

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Plans are required of other vessels to minimize impacts of oil spills.
    Need: This information is needed to ensure that vessels and 
facilities are prepared to respond in the event of an oil spill 
incident. The information will be reviewed by the Coast Guard to assess 
the effectiveness of the response plan.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels and facilities.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 137,199 
hours to 220,559 hours a year.
    2. Title: Ballast Water Management for Vessels with Ballast Tanks 
Entering U.S. Waters.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0069.
    Summary: The information is needed to carry out the reporting 
requirements of 16 U.S.C. 4711 regarding the management of ballast 
water, to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance 
species into U.S. waters.
    Need: The information is needed to ensure compliance with the 
requirements in 33 CFR part 151, subparts C and D. The information will 
also be used for research and periodic reporting to Congress.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of certain vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 106,193 
hours to 60,769 hours a year.

    Dated: May 19, 2006.
R.T. Hewitt,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, 
Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Technology.
 [FR Doc. E6-8220 Filed 5-26-06; 8:45 am]
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