Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations, 39133 [E7-13769]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 17, 2007 / Notices intent will be published in the Federal Register and comments on the purpose and need for the proposed action, the range of alternatives to be considered, and potentially significant environmental impacts will be invited and considered. In conjunction with issuance of this notice, and consistent with provisions of 23 U.S.C. 139, invitations will be extended to other Federal and nonFederal agencies that may have an interest in this matter to be participating agencies. A plan for coordinating public and agency participation in and comment on the environmental review process for issues and alternatives under consideration here and at subsequent phases of the process will be prepared. Issued this 10th day of July, 2007. Marisol R. Simon, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. E7–13766 Filed 7–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD 2007 28708] Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations Notice of intention to request extension of OMB approval and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD’s) intention to request extension of approval (with modifications) for three years of a currently approved information collection. Comments should be submitted on or before September 17, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mitch Hudson, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–9373; or E-Mail: mitch.hudson@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship—46 CFR Parts 355 and 356. Type of Request: Extension with modifications of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0012. Form Numbers: None. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Jul 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Summary of Collection of Information: Maritime Administration implementing regulations at 46 CFR parts 355 and 356 set forth requirements for establishing U.S. citizenship in accordance with MARAD statutory authority. Those receiving benefits under 46 U.S.C. Chapters 531, 535, and 537 (formerly the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended), or applicants seeking a fishery endorsement eligibility approval pursuant to the American Fisheries Act must be citizens of the United States within the meaning of 46 U.S.C. 50501, (formerly Section 2 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended). In either case, whether seeking program benefits or fishery endorsement eligibility, Section 50501 sets forth the statutory requirements for determining whether an applicant, be it a corporation, partnership, or association is a U.S. citizen. 46 CFR part 356 is distinguished from 46 CFR part 355 in that part 356 establishes requirements for U.S. citizenship exclusively in accordance with the AFA while part 355 is applied for purposes of establishing citizenship across multiple MARAD programs arising under other statutory authority. Most program participants are required to submit to MARAD on an annual basis the form of affidavit prescribed by part 355 or part 356. Need and Use of the Information: MARAD will review the Affidavits of U.S. Citizenship to determine if the applicants are eligible to participate in the programs offered by the agency or to receive a MARAD fishery endorsement eligibility approval. Description of Respondents: The Affidavits of U.S. Citizenship are filed with MARAD by shipowners, trustees, ship mortgagees, charterers, equity owners, ship managers, etc. Annual Responses: 500 responses. Annual Burden: 2,500 hours. Comments: Comments should refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document. Written comments may be submitted to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Comments also may be submitted by electronic means via the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov/ submit. Specifically address 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. All PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39133 comments received will be available for examination at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT (or EST), Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at https://dms.dot.gov. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 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. Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. Dated: July 10, 2007. By Order of the Maritime Administrator, Daron T. Threet, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E7–13769 Filed 7–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2007–28702] 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 MANAWALE’A. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105–383 and Public Law 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 MARAD–2007– 28702 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 Public Law 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 E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 17, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 39133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-13769]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD 2007 28708]


Information Collection Available for Public Comments and 
Recommendations

ACTION: Notice of intention to request extension of OMB approval and 
request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) intention to 
request extension of approval (with modifications) for three years of a 
currently approved information collection.

DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before September 17, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mitch Hudson, Maritime Administration, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202-366-
9373; or E-Mail: mitch.hudson@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also 
can be obtained from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Requirements for Establishing U.S. 
Citizenship--46 CFR Parts 355 and 356.
    Type of Request: Extension with modifications of currently approved 
information collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0012.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by 
the Office of Management and Budget.
    Summary of Collection of Information: Maritime Administration 
implementing regulations at 46 CFR parts 355 and 356 set forth 
requirements for establishing U.S. citizenship in accordance with MARAD 
statutory authority. Those receiving benefits under 46 U.S.C. Chapters 
531, 535, and 537 (formerly the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended), 
or applicants seeking a fishery endorsement eligibility approval 
pursuant to the American Fisheries Act must be citizens of the United 
States within the meaning of 46 U.S.C. 50501, (formerly Section 2 of 
the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended). In either case, whether seeking 
program benefits or fishery endorsement eligibility, Section 50501 sets 
forth the statutory requirements for determining whether an applicant, 
be it a corporation, partnership, or association is a U.S. citizen. 46 
CFR part 356 is distinguished from 46 CFR part 355 in that part 356 
establishes requirements for U.S. citizenship exclusively in accordance 
with the AFA while part 355 is applied for purposes of establishing 
citizenship across multiple MARAD programs arising under other 
statutory authority. Most program participants are required to submit 
to MARAD on an annual basis the form of affidavit prescribed by part 
355 or part 356.
    Need and Use of the Information: MARAD will review the Affidavits 
of U.S. Citizenship to determine if the applicants are eligible to 
participate in the programs offered by the agency or to receive a MARAD 
fishery endorsement eligibility approval.
    Description of Respondents: The Affidavits of U.S. Citizenship are 
filed with MARAD by shipowners, trustees, ship mortgagees, charterers, 
equity owners, ship managers, etc.
    Annual Responses: 500 responses.
    Annual Burden: 2,500 hours.
    Comments: Comments should refer to the docket number that appears 
at the top of this document. Written comments may be submitted to the 
Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, 
SE., Washington, DC 20590. Comments also may be submitted by electronic 
means via the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov/submit. Specifically 
address 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. All comments received will be available 
for examination at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT (or 
EST), Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An electronic 
version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at https://
dms.dot.gov.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all 
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf 
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 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.

    Authority: 49 CFR 1.66.

    Dated: July 10, 2007.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator,
Daron T. Threet,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-13769 Filed 7-16-07; 8:45 am]
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