Federal Register #1625-0112

U.S. Coast Guard Requests Public Comment on Maritime Domain Awareness Data Collection

This opportunity involves a public comment request from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding its information collection practices for maritime domain awareness. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) - Purpose: - Seeking public input on the extension of approval for collecting vessel transit data - Data collected via Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are specified - Requirements: - Comments are requested on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements to the information collection - Suggestions for automated collection techniques or use of information technology are encouraged - Notable Details: - The collection supports maritime domain awareness, marine safety, and environmental protection - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract awards are involved

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of approval for collection number 1625-0112, titled "Enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness via Electronic Transmission of Vessel Transit Data," without change. This collection involves gathering data transmitted by Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) to enhance maritime domain awareness, which is critical for securing the maritime domain and preventing adverse events. The data is also used for marine safety and environmental protection purposes. The Coast Guard invites public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection before submission to OMB.

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