Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations, 54894-54895 [E8-22227]

Download as PDF 54894 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 23, 2008 / Notices 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: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 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 July 10, 2008, and comments were due by September 8, 2008. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 23, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Otto Strassburg, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–4161; FAX: 202–366–7901; or e-mail: joe.strassburg@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title: Seamen’s Claims— Administrative Action and Litigation. OMB Control Number: 2133–0522. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Officers or members of a crew who suffered death, injury, or illness while employed on vessels owned or operated by the United States. Also included are surviving dependents, beneficiaries, and legal representatives of officers or crew members. Forms: None. Abstract: The collection consists of information obtained from claimants for death, injury, or illness suffered while serving as officers or members of a crew on board a vessel owned or operated by the United States. The Maritime Administration reviews the information and makes a determination regarding the issues of agency and vessel liability and the reasonableness of the recovery demand. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 750 hours. Addressee: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 Sep 22, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 September 15, 2008. Leonard Sutter, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–22136 Filed 9–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. Marad 2008 0088] 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 November 24, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Jackson by Telephone: 202–366–0248; or e-mail: rita.jackson@dot.gov, or Anne Dougherty by Telephone: 202–366– 5469; or e-mail: anne.dougherty@dot.gov, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title of Collection: Service Obligation Compliance Report and Merchant Marine Reserve U.S. Naval Reserve Annual Report. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0509. Form Numbers: MA–930. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Summary of Collection of Information: The Maritime Education and Training Act of 1980, imposes a service obligation on every graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and every subsidized State maritime academy graduate who received a student incentive payment. This mandatory service obligation is for the Federal financial assistance and graduate to maintain a license as an officer in the merchant marine and to report annually on reserve status, training and employment. Need and Use of the Information: This information collection is necessary to determine if a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or subsidized State maritime academy graduate is complying with the terms of the service obligation. Description of Respondents: Graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and every subsidized State maritime academy graduate who receive a student incentive payment. Annual Responses: 1436 response. Annual Burden: 718 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:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. 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:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. 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, E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 23, 2008 / Notices 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://www.regulations.gov/ search/index.jsp. Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: September 18, 2008. Leonard Sutter, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–22227 Filed 9–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD 2008 0089] 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 November 24, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth Develbis, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–2314; or e-mail: ruth.develbis@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD). Title of Collection: Records Retention Schedule. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0501. 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: Section 801, Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, requires retention of records pertaining to financial assistance programs for ship construction and ship operations. These records are required to be retained to permit proper financial review of jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 Sep 22, 2008 Jkt 214001 pertinent records at the conclusion of a contract when the contractor was receiving government financial assistance. Need and Use of the Information: The information is needed in order that the Maritime Administration may conduct financial reviews of pertinent records at the conclusion of the contract. Description of Respondents: United States shipping companies receiving government financial aid. Annual Responses: 1 response. Annual Burden: 50 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:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. 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:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. 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://www.regulations.gov/ search/index.jsp. Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: September 18, 2008. Leonard Sutter, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–22229 Filed 9–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54895 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2008–0086] 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 SERENDIPITY. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, 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–2008–0086 at https://www.regulations.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 46 U.S.C. 12121 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 23, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2008–0086. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. 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 E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22227]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. Marad 2008 0088]


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 November 24, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Jackson by Telephone: 202-366-
0248; or e-mail: rita.jackson@dot.gov, or Anne Dougherty by Telephone: 
202-366-5469; or e-mail: anne.dougherty@dot.gov, Maritime 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD).
    Title of Collection: Service Obligation Compliance Report and 
Merchant Marine Reserve U.S. Naval Reserve Annual Report.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information 
collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0509.
    Form Numbers: MA-930.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by 
the Office of Management and Budget.
    Summary of Collection of Information: The Maritime Education and 
Training Act of 1980, imposes a service obligation on every graduate of 
the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and every subsidized State maritime 
academy graduate who received a student incentive payment. This 
mandatory service obligation is for the Federal financial assistance 
and graduate to maintain a license as an officer in the merchant marine 
and to report annually on reserve status, training and employment.
    Need and Use of the Information: This information collection is 
necessary to determine if a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine 
Academy or subsidized State maritime academy graduate is complying with 
the terms of the service obligation.
    Description of Respondents: Graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine 
Academy and every subsidized State maritime academy graduate who 
receive a student incentive payment.
    Annual Responses: 1436 response.
    Annual Burden: 718 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://www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. 
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://www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp.
    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,

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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://
www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp.

    Authority: 49 CFR 1.66.

By order of the Maritime Administrator.

    Dated: September 18, 2008.
Leonard Sutter,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-22227 Filed 9-22-08; 8:45 am]
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