Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity under OMB Review, 74566 [E8-28898]

Download as PDF 74566 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 236 / Monday, December 8, 2008 / Notices allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The comment period ended on November 10, 2008. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. Conclusion The Agency has not received any adverse evidence on any of these drivers that indicates that safety is being compromised. Based upon its evaluation of the 15 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal vision exemptions for Donald O. Clopton, Richard B. Eckert, Charles B. Edwards, Gary R. Evan, George R. Gorsuch, Jr., Harlan L. Gunter, Steven H. Heidorn, Danny E. Hillier, Jimmy D. Johnson, II., Gary L. Killian, Volga Kirkwood, Garry R. Setters, Jimmy E. Settle, Noel S. Wangerin, and Hubert Whittenburg. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each renewal exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. Issued on: November 28, 2008. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E8–28948 Filed 12–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–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 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:32 Dec 05, 2008 Jkt 217001 on September 2, 2008. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 7, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Christensen, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–5909; or e-mail: tom.christensen@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration. Title: Effective U.S. Control (EUSC)/ Parent Company. OMB Control No.: 2133–0511. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: U.S. citizens who own foreign-registered vessels. Forms: None. Abstract: The effective U.S. Control (EUSC)/Parent Company collection consists of an inventory of foreignregistered vessel owned by U.S. citizens. Specifically, the collection consists of responses from vessel owners verifying or correcting vessel ownership data and characteristics found in commercial publications. The information obtained could be vital in a national or international emergency and is essential to the logistical support planning operation conducted by Maritime Administration officials. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 60 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: Maritime Administration 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: November 24, 2008. Leonard Sutter, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–28898 Filed 12–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2008 0108] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel BOLGESKREKK (Sheets To The Wind). 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– 0108 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 January 7, 2009. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2008–0108. 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 of this E:\FR\FM\08DEN1.SGM 08DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 236 (Monday, December 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 74566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-28898]


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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, 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 September 2, 2008. No comments were 
received.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 7, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Christensen, Maritime 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone: (202) 366-5909; or e-mail: tom.christensen@dot.gov. Copies 
of this collection also can be obtained from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration.
    Title: Effective U.S. Control (EUSC)/Parent Company.
    OMB Control No.: 2133-0511.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: U.S. citizens who own foreign-registered vessels.
    Forms: None.
    Abstract: The effective U.S. Control (EUSC)/Parent Company 
collection consists of an inventory of foreign-registered vessel owned 
by U.S. citizens. Specifically, the collection consists of responses 
from vessel owners verifying or correcting vessel ownership data and 
characteristics found in commercial publications. The information 
obtained could be vital in a national or international emergency and is 
essential to the logistical support planning operation conducted by 
Maritime Administration officials.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 60 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: Maritime Administration 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: November 24, 2008.
Leonard Sutter,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-28898 Filed 12-5-08; 8:45 am]
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