Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations, 31005 [2011-13160]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 103 / Friday, May 27, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2011–0070] Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations Notice and request for comments. ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD’s) intentions to request extension of approval for three years of a currently approved information collection. DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before July 26, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edmond J. Fitzgerald, Office of Financial Approvals and Marine Insurance, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–2279; or e-mail: edmond.j.fitzgerald@dot.gov. Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Application for Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) and Annual Statements. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0032. Form Numbers: None. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years after date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Summary of Collection of Information: The collection consists of an application required for all citizens who own or operate vessels in the U.S. foreign or domestic commerce and desire tax benefits under the Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) program. The annual statement sets forth a detailed analysis of the status of the CRF when each income tax return is filed. Need and Use of the Information: The information is required in order for MARAD to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the benefits of the CRF program. Description of Respondents: Owners or operators of vessels in the domestic or foreign commerce. Annual Responses: 17 responses. Annual Burden: 153 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, jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:25 May 26, 2011 Jkt 223001 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. 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. 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. Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: May 23, 2011. Christine Gurland, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–13160 Filed 5–26–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2011–0071] Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations Notice and request for comments. ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD’s) intention to request extension of approval for three years of a currently approved information collection. DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before July 26, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Ladd, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31005 202–366–1859; or e-mail: daniel.ladd@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 collected information 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: 10. Annual Burden: 700 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:// 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. E.D.T. (or E.S.T.), Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at https:// regulations.gov. E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2011-0070]


Information Collection Available for Public Comments and 
Recommendations

ACTION: Notice 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) intentions to 
request extension of approval for three years of a currently approved 
information collection.

DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before July 26, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edmond J. Fitzgerald, Office of 
Financial Approvals and Marine Insurance, Maritime Administration, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202-366-2279; 
or e-mail: edmond.j.fitzgerald@dot.gov. Copies of this collection can 
also be obtained from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Application for Construction Reserve Fund 
(CRF) and Annual Statements.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information 
collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0032.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Three years after date of approval by 
the Office of Management and Budget.
    Summary of Collection of Information: The collection consists of an 
application required for all citizens who own or operate vessels in the 
U.S. foreign or domestic commerce and desire tax benefits under the 
Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) program. The annual statement sets 
forth a detailed analysis of the status of the CRF when each income tax 
return is filed.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information is required in 
order for MARAD to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the 
benefits of the CRF program.
    Description of Respondents: Owners or operators of vessels in the 
domestic or foreign commerce.
    Annual Responses: 17 responses.
    Annual Burden: 153 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. 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.
    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.

    Authority:  49 CFR 1.66.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.

    Dated: May 23, 2011.
Christine Gurland,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-13160 Filed 5-26-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-81-P
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