Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, 46914 [05-15862]

Download as PDF 46914 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 154 / Thursday, August 11, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on May 5, 2005, and comments were due by July 5, 2005. One comment was received by MARAD opposing and objecting to any waivers of any kind being extended due to terrorist concerns. While MARAD appreciates public input regarding the small vessel waiver program, this notice is concerned only with the information collection under review. MARAD is required to and requested comments specifically about whether this information collection is necessary for proper performance of the functions of the agency and will have practical utility, accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to minimize this burden, and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. Because this comment does not address this information collection, MARAD will not address the respondent’s comments in this action. Affected Public: Small passenger vessel owners who desire to operate in the coastwise trade. Forms: None. Abstract: Owners of small passenger vessels desiring waiver of the coastwise trade laws affecting small passenger vessels will be required to file a written application and justification for waiver to the Maritime Administration (MARAD). The agency will review the application and make a determination whether to grant the requested waiver. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 100 hours. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention MARAD Desk Officer. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 3, 2005. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 05–15862 Filed 8–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DATES: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 2005. Sharon Cassidy, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–5506; FAX: 202–366–6988; or e-mail: sharon.cassidy@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title: Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels. OMB Control Number: 2133–0529. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. VerDate jul<14>2003 17:36 Aug 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 [Docket: RSPA–98–4957] Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval of an Existing Information Collection (2137–0601) Office of Pipeline Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT). SUMMARY: This notice requests public participation in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval process regarding the renewal of an existing PHMSA/Office of Pipeline AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Safety (OPS) collection of information for Operator Qualification of Pipeline Personnel. PHMSA is requesting OMB approval for renewal of this information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR part 1320. The public is invited to submit comments over the next 60 days on ways to minimize the burden associated with collection of information related to the pipeline safety reports of abandoned underwater pipelines DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 11, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should reference Docket No. RSPA–98–4957 and may be submitted in the following ways: • DOT Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management System: U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: DOT Docket Management System; 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. • E-Gov Web Site: https:// www.Regulations.gov. This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. Instructions: You should identify the docket number, RSPA–98–4957, at the beginning of your comments. If you submit your comments by mail, you should submit two copies. If you wish to receive confirmation that PHMSA received your comments, you should include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit comments at https:// www.regulations.gov, and may access all comments received by DOT at https:// dms.dot.gov by performing a simple search for the docket number. Note: All comments will be posted without changes or edits to https://dms.dot.gov including any personal information provided. Privacy Act Statement: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received for any of our dockets. You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or you may visit https:// dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Fuentevilla at (202) 366–6199, E:\FR\FM\11AUN1.SGM 11AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information 
Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information 
Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the 
information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The 
Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting 
comments on the following collection of information was published on 
May 5, 2005, and comments were due by July 5, 2005. One comment was 
received by MARAD opposing and objecting to any waivers of any kind 
being extended due to terrorist concerns. While MARAD appreciates 
public input regarding the small vessel waiver program, this notice is 
concerned only with the information collection under review. MARAD is 
required to and requested comments specifically about whether this 
information collection is necessary for proper performance of the 
functions of the agency and will have practical utility, accuracy of 
the burden estimates, ways to minimize this burden, and ways to enhance 
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 
Because this comment does not address this information collection, 
MARAD will not address the respondent's comments in this action.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Cassidy, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone: 202-366-5506; FAX: 202-366-6988; or e-mail: 
sharon.cassidy@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained 
from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD).
    Title: Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small 
Passenger Vessels.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0529.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Small passenger vessel owners who desire to 
operate in the coastwise trade.
    Forms: None.
    Abstract: Owners of small passenger vessels desiring waiver of the 
coastwise trade laws affecting small passenger vessels will be required 
to file a written application and justification for waiver to the 
Maritime Administration (MARAD). The agency will review the application 
and make a determination whether to grant the requested waiver.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 100 hours.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20503, Attention MARAD Desk Officer.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its 
full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.

    Authority: 49 CFR 1.66.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 3, 2005.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-15862 Filed 8-10-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-81-P

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