Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations, 31005-31006 [2011-13161]

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 31006 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 103 / Friday, May 27, 2011 / Notices 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://regulations.gov. Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: May 23, 2011. Christine Gurland, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–13161 Filed 5–26–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2011–0064] Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel EYRA. AGENCY: 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–2011– 0064 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 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:25 May 26, 2011 Jkt 223001 Submit comments on or before June 27, 2011. DATES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2011–0064. 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 document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws SUMMARY: criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21–203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–5979, e-mail Joann.Spittle@dot.gov. As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel EYRA is: Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘Sailing Charters, both short term (1⁄2 day) to longer term (4–6 weeks). This may include harbor trips, day sails, sunset cruises and offshore passages. Trips may include foreign ports in the Caribbean.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX, Puerto Rico.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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). By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: May 23, 2011. Christine Gurland, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–13163 Filed 5–26–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2011–0063] 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 OLIVIA LEE. AGENCY: 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–2011– 0063 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 section 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. SUMMARY: Submit comments on or before June 27, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2011 0063. 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 DATES: E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 103 (Friday, May 27, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31005-31006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-13161]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2011-0071]


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) 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: 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.

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    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://regulations.gov.

    Authority:  49 CFR 1.66.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.

    Dated: May 23, 2011.
Christine Gurland,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-13161 Filed 5-26-11; 8:45 am]
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