Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations, 9851-9852 [E8-3309]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 36 / Friday, February 22, 2008 / Notices meetings are posted on the Web site listed below. The agenda for this teleconference will include discussion of a draft report to the Secretary of Transportation about national strategies to advance SRTS programs nationwide. Further information about the Task Force can be found at https:// www.saferoutesinfo.org/task_force/. Once a detailed agenda is developed, it will be posted on this Web site. Please note that agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Conclusion A teleconference by National Safe Routes to School Task Force will be held at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Room E71–124, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Safety, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590, from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. e.t., on March 4, 2008. Members of the public will not be permitted to participate in the conference call via telephone, but are invited to listen to the teleconference at the address listed above. (Authority: Section 1404(h), Pub. L. 109–59; 5 U.S.C., App. II § 1) Issued on: February 15, 2008. J. Richard Capka, Federal Highway Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–3311 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. 2008 0015] Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for a new information collection related to marine transportation economic impact model data needs. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 24, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wassel Mashagbeh, Maritime Administration, MAR–700, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–1715 or E-Mail: wassel.mashagbeh@dot.gov. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:38 Feb 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD) Title of Collection: Marine Transportation Economic Impact Model Data Needs. Type of Request: New collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–New. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Affected Public: The target population for the survey will be approximately 100 U.S. vessel and marine terminal operating companies. Form Numbers: MA–1051, MA–1052. Abstract: This collection will provide current marine transportation system operational data for the Marine Transportation Economic Impact Model that is not available through other means. The model uses information collected through surveys of the maritime operating areas to develop a profile of the industry. Since the last survey in 1999, significant increases in fuel, surface transportation, and security costs have occurred, as well as the introduction of new information and environmental technologies that have substantially affected marine transportation system operations. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 17.5 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. Dated: February 15, 2008. Christine S. Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–3308 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9851 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD 2008 0012] 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 April 22, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Mckeever, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–5737; or E-Mail: jean.mckeever@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Title XI Obligation Guarantees. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0018. Form Numbers: MA–163, MA–163A. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Summary of Collection of Information: In accordance with the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, 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. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is necessary for MARAD officials to evaluate an applicant’s project and capabilities, make the required determinations, and administer any agreements executed upon approval of loan guarantees. Description of Respondents: Individuals/businesses interested in obtaining loan guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels as well as businesses interested in shipyard modernization and improvements. Annual Responses: 4 responses. DATES: E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 9852 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 36 / Friday, February 22, 2008 / Notices Annual Burden: 280 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. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: February 15, 2008. Christine S. Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–3309 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below will be submitted 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:38 Feb 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on November 19, 2007. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 24, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Thomas, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–2646; or E-Mail: Patricia.Thomas@dot.gov. Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title of Collection: Regulations for Making Excess or Surplus Federal Property Available to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, State Maritime Academies and Non-Profit Maritime Training Facilities. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0504. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Affected Public: Maritime training institutions such as the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, State Maritime Academies and non-profit maritime institutions. Form Numbers: None. Abstract: The Maritime Administration requires approved maritime training institutions seeking excess or surplus government property to provide a statement of need/ justification prior to acquiring the property. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 40 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. PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect, if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Dated: February 15, 2008. Christine S. Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–3310 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No 2008 0015] Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below will be submitted 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 November 29, 2007. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 24, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Jackson, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–0284; or E-mail: rita.jackson@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title of Collection: Request for Waiver of Service Obligation, Request for Deferment of Service Obligation and Application for Review. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0510. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Affected Public: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy students and graduates, and subsidized students and graduates. Form Numbers: MA–935, MA–936 and MA–937. Abstract: This information collection is essential for determining if a student or graduate of the United States E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 36 (Friday, February 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9851-9852]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3309]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD 2008 0012]


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 April 22, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Mckeever, Maritime 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone: 202-366-5737; or E-Mail: jean.mckeever@dot.gov. Copies of 
this collection also can be obtained from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Title XI Obligation Guarantees.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information 
collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0018.
    Form Numbers: MA-163, MA-163A.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by 
the Office of Management and Budget.
    Summary of Collection of Information: In accordance with the 
Merchant Marine Act, 1936, 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.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is 
necessary for MARAD officials to evaluate an applicant's project and 
capabilities, make the required determinations, and administer any 
agreements executed upon approval of loan guarantees.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals/businesses interested in 
obtaining loan guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels 
as well as businesses interested in shipyard modernization and 
improvements.
    Annual Responses: 4 responses.

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    Annual Burden: 280 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.


    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
    Dated: February 15, 2008.
Christine S. Gurland,
Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration.
 [FR Doc. E8-3309 Filed 2-21-08; 8:45 am]
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