Federal Register: December 28, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 248)
DOCID: fr28de07-70 FR Doc E7-25168
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Army Department
USA ID: [USA-2007-0033]
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr28de07-70
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by February 26, 2008.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
In compliance with Section 3506(c) (2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
SUMMARY:
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
DOCUMENT BODY:
In compliance with Section 3506(c) (2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Summary of Information Collection
The information collection is the basic data from which the Corps
of Engineers compiles and published waterborne commerce statistics. The
data is used not only to report to Congress, but also to perform cost
benefit studies for new projects, rehabilitation projects, and O&M of
existing projects. It is also used by other federal agencies involved
in transportation and security. This data collection program is the sole source for domestic navigation statistics.
Dated: December 19, 2007.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E725168 Filed 122707; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources, Corps of Engineers Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center, 7400 Leake Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118, ATTN: CEIWRNDCC (Mickey LaMaca), or call Department of the Army Reports Clearance Officer at (703) 428 6440.
Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Description of Vessels, Description of Operations; ENG Forms 3931 and 3932; OMB Control Number 07100009.
Needs and Uses The Corps of Engineers uses ENG Forms 3931 and 3932
as the basic instruments to collect vessel and operating descriptions
for use in waterborne commerce statistics. These data constitute the
sole source for domestic vessel characteristics and operating
descriptions for domestic vessels operating on U.S. navigable
waterways. These data are collected from vessel operating companies.
These data are essential to plans for maintaining U.S. navigable
waterways. These data are also critical to the enforcement of the
``Harbor maintenance Tax'' authorized under section 1402 of Public Law 99662
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Annual Burden Hours: 2,048.
Number of Respondents: 3,058.
Responses Per Respondent: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 40 minutes.
Frequency: Annually.