Agency Requests for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection(s): Title XI Obligation Guarantees, 22757 [2014-09049]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 78 / Wednesday, April 23, 2014 / Notices 140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [Docket No. DOT–MARAD–2014–0064] Russell Alan Krause, 202–366–1031, Division of Sealift Operations, W23– 102–306, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES OMB Control Number: 2133–0025. Title: Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER). Form Numbers: None. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved information collection. Background: This collection of information is used to gather information regarding the location of U.S.-flag vessels and certain other U.S. citizen-owned vessels for the purpose of search and rescue in the saving of lives at sea and for the marshalling of ships for national defense and safety purposes. The collection of information is necessary for maintaining a current plot of U.S.-flag and U.S.-owned vessels. Respondents: U.S.-flag and U.S. citizen-owned vessels. Number of Respondents: 3,998. Frequency: Every 48 hours. Number of Responses: 731,634. Total Annual Burden: 51,214. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the Department’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1:93. [FR Doc. 2014–09044 Filed 4–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:37 Apr 22, 2014 Jkt 232001 Agency Requests for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection(s): Title XI Obligation Guarantees Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 15, 2014. Julie P. Agarwal, Secretary, Maritime Administration. Maritime Administration The Department of Transportation (DOT) invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by June 23, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT– MARAD–2014–0064] through one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman Serlin, 202–366–8159, Office of Marine Financing, MAR–720, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2133–0018. Title: Title XI Obligation Guarantees— 46 CFR 298. Form Numbers: MA–163 and MA– 163A. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: In accordance with the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is authorized to execute a full faith and credit guarantee by the United States of debt obligations issued to finance or refinance the construction or reconstruction of vessels. In addition, the program allows for financing shipyard modernization and improvement projects. The information to be collected will be used to evaluate an applicant’s project and capabilities, make the required determinations, and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22757 administer any agreements executed upon approval of loan guarantees. Respondents: Individuals/businesses interested in obtaining loan guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels as well as businesses interested in shipyard modernization and improvements. Number of Respondents: 10. Frequency: Annually. Number of Responses: 10. Total Annual Burden: 1500. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the Department’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1:93. Date: April 15, 2014. Julie P. Agarwal, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–09049 Filed 4–22–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. DOT–MARAD–2014–0062] Agency Requests for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection(s): Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Transportation (DOT) invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to identify strengths and weaknesses of current services and make improvements in service delivery based on feedback. If this information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and stakeholders on the Agency’s services will be unavailable. We are required to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. DOT-MARAD-2014-0064]


Agency Requests for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information 
Collection(s): Title XI Obligation Guarantees

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation (DOT) invites public comments 
about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) approval to renew an information collection. We are required to 
publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by June 23, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT-MARAD-
2014-0064] through one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West 
Building, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman Serlin, 202-366-8159, Office of 
Marine Financing, MAR-720, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0018.
    Title: Title XI Obligation Guarantees--46 CFR 298.
    Form Numbers: MA-163 and MA-163A.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: In accordance with the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, the 
Maritime Administration (MARAD) is authorized to execute a full faith 
and credit guarantee by the United States of debt obligations issued to 
finance or refinance the construction or reconstruction of vessels. In 
addition, the program allows for financing shipyard modernization and 
improvement projects. The information to be collected will be used to 
evaluate an applicant's project and capabilities, make the required 
determinations, and administer any agreements executed upon approval of 
loan guarantees.
    Respondents: Individuals/businesses interested in obtaining loan 
guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels as well as 
businesses interested in shipyard modernization and improvements.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Number of Responses: 10.
    Total Annual Burden: 1500.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the Department's 
performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the 
Department to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized 
without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency 
will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1:93.

     Date: April 15, 2014.
Julie P. Agarwal,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-09049 Filed 4-22-14; 8:45 am]
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