Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, 55945-55946 [05-18981]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 184 / Friday, September 23, 2005 / Notices For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–19041 Filed 9–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5193] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS–3083, Training Registration (For Non-U.S. Government Persons), OMB Control No. 1405–0145 Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Training Registration (for non-U.S. Government Persons). • OMB Control Number: 1405–0145. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Foreign Service Institute (FSI). • Form Number: DS–3083. • Respondents: Respondents are nonU.S. government persons and/or their eligible family members, authorized by Public Law 105–277 to receive training delivered by the Foreign Service Institute on a reimbursable or advance of funds basis. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. • Estimated Number of Responses: 200. • Average Hours per Response: 0.5. • Total Estimated Burden: 100. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required To Obtain or Retain a Benefit. DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from September 23, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at (202) 395–4718. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Sep 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. • Fax: (202) 395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Wayne A. Oshima, Foreign Service Institute, Office of Management, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–4201, who may be reached on (703) 302–6730, or via email at oshimawa@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. Abstract of proposed collection: This data collection tool is to be used to obtain information from non-U.S. Government persons so that they can enroll in courses offered by the Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute. This includes information of a personal and business nature, and credit card information so that the Department can receive reimbursement. Methodology This information will be collected in hard copy format, which is either mailed or transmitted by facsimile machine to the Foreign Service Institute. Dated: September 7, 2005. Catherine J. Russell, Executive Director, Foreign Service Institute, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–19053 Filed 9–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–34–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: PO 00000 Maritime Administration, DOT. Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55945 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 June 27, 2005, and comments were due on August 26, 2005. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 24, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean McKeever, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–5737; FAX: 202–366–7901 or e-mail: jean.mckeever@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title: Application for Capital Construction Fund and Exhibits. OMB Control Number: 2133–0027. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: U.S. citizens who own or lease one or more eligible vessels and who have a program to provide for the acquisition, construction or reconstruction of a qualified vessel. Forms: None. Abstract: This information collection consists of an application for a Capital Construction Fund (CCF) agreement under section 607 of the Merchant Marine Act, and annual submissions of appropriate schedules and exhibits. The Capital Construction Fund is a taxdeferred ship construction fund that was created to assist owners and operators of U.S.-flag vessels in accumulating the large amount of capital necessary for the modernization and expansion of the U.S. merchant marine. The program encourages construction, reconstruction, or acquisition of vessels through the deferment of Federal income taxes on certain deposits of money or other property placed into a CCF. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 2198 hours. Addressee: 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. E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1 55946 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 184 / Friday, September 23, 2005 / Notices 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 September 12, 2005. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 05–18981 Filed 9–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. 2005 22500] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel ENCHANTRESS. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Pub. L. 105– 383 and Pub. L. 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2005–22500 at https://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105–383 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Sep 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before October 24, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD 2005–22500. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL–401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https:// dmses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Cassidy, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR–830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–366–5506. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ENCHANTRESS is: Intended Use: ‘‘Passengers for hire, the ENCHANTRESS will act as a eco charter vessel normally carrying 6 passengers for hire and also perform as a platform for sea kayak trips throughout the waters of the San Juan Archipelago and the waters of Puget Sound Washington.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘Washington State, and it’s waters.’’ Dated: September 16, 2005. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 05–18980 Filed 9–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. 2005 22501] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel MONTRACHET. SUMMARY: As authorized by Pub. L. 105– 383 and Pub. L. 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2005–22501 at https://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105–383 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before October 24, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2005 22501. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL–401, Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https:// dmses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Cassidy, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR–830 Room 7201, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone (202) 366–5506. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel MONTRACHET is: Intended Use: ‘‘Passenger vacation charters.’’ E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 184 (Friday, September 23, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55945-55946]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-18981]


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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 
June 27, 2005, and comments were due on August 26, 2005. No comments 
were received.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 24, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean McKeever, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone: 202-366-5737; FAX: 202-366-7901 or e-mail: 
jean.mckeever@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained 
from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD).
    Title: Application for Capital Construction Fund and Exhibits.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0027.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: U.S. citizens who own or lease one or more 
eligible vessels and who have a program to provide for the acquisition, 
construction or reconstruction of a qualified vessel.
    Forms: None.
    Abstract: This information collection consists of an application 
for a Capital Construction Fund (CCF) agreement under section 607 of 
the Merchant Marine Act, and annual submissions of appropriate 
schedules and exhibits. The Capital Construction Fund is a tax-deferred 
ship construction fund that was created to assist owners and operators 
of U.S.-flag vessels in accumulating the large amount of capital 
necessary for the modernization and expansion of the U.S. merchant 
marine. The program encourages construction, reconstruction, or 
acquisition of vessels through the deferment of Federal income taxes on 
certain deposits of money or other property placed into a CCF.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 2198 hours.
    Addressee: 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.

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    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 September 12, 2005.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-18981 Filed 9-22-05; 8:45 am]
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