Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 15706 [2017-06263]

Download as PDF 15706 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 60 / Thursday, March 30, 2017 / Notices estimated number of respondents is 24,237 (total). Frequency of response: At least every 6 months per Title V, 70.6(a)(3)(iii)(A) and (B). Total estimated burden: 51,080 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $1,998,453 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation and maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is an increase of 607 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase is due to adjustments to the estimates (e.g., to account for permit issuance increases). There is an increase of 1,114 respondents in the average annual number of respondents. This increase is due to an increased number of permitting authorities (four more) and to an estimated increase in the number of PSEUs (1,110 more). Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2017–06314 Filed 3–29–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Federal Maritime Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval the continuing information collection (extensions with no change) described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted at the addresses below on or before May 1, 2017. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Shannon Joyce, Desk Officer for Federal Maritime Commission, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, OIRA_ Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV, Fax (202) 395–5167 and to: Karen V. Gregory, Managing Director, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Mar 29, 2017 Jkt 241001 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573, Telephone: (202) 523–5800, OMD@fmc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by contacting Donna Lee at 202–523–5800 or email: omd@fmc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comment Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed information collection. On December 13, 2016, the Commission published a notice and request for comment in the Federal Register (81 FR 89940) regarding the agency’s request for extension from OMB for information collections as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Commission received no comments on the request for extension of OMB approval. The Commission has submitted the described information collection to OMB for approval. In response to this notice, comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Information Collection Open for Comment Title: 46 CFR part 540—Application for Certificate of Financial Responsibility/Form FMC–131. OMB Approval Number: 3072–0012 (Expires February 28, 2017). Abstract: Sections 2 and 3 of Public Law 89–777 (46 U.S.C. 44101–44106) require owners or charterers of passenger vessels with passenger berths or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers and embarking passengers at United States ports to establish their financial responsibility to meet liability incurred for death or injury to passengers and other persons, and to indemnify passengers in the event of nonperformance of transportation. The Commission’s Rules at 46 CFR part 540 implement Public Law 89–777 and specify financial responsibility coverage requirements for such owners and charterers. Current Actions: There are no changes to this information collection, and it is PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 being submitted for extension purposes only. Type of Review: Extension. Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Commission’s staff to ensure that passenger vessel owners and charterers have evidenced financial responsibility to indemnify passengers and others in the event of nonperformance or casualty. Frequency: This information is collected when applicants apply for a certificate or when existing certificants change any information in their application forms. Affected Public Who Will Be Asked or Required to Respond: Respondents are owners, charterers and operators of passenger vessels with passenger berths or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers that embark passengers from U.S. ports. Number of Annual Respondents: The Commission estimates the total number of respondents at 47 annually. Estimated Time per Response: The time per response ranges from 0.5 to 8 hours for reporting and recordkeeping requirements contained in the rules, and 8 hours for completing Application Form FMC–131. Total Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the total hour burden at 1,294 hours. Rachel Dickon, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–06263 Filed 3–29–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6731–AA–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreement under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on the agreements to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within twelve days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of the agreements are available through the Commission’s Web site (https://fmcinet/ fmc.agreements.web/public) or by contacting the Office of Agreements at (202)–523–5793 or tradeanalysis@ fmc.gov. Agreement No.: 012475. Title: Tripartite Agreement. Parties: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.; Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.; and Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Filing Party: Jeffrey Lawrence and Joshua Stein; Cozen O’Connor; 1200 19th Street NW., Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The Agreement authorizes the Parties to establish and operate a E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 60 (Thursday, March 30, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 15706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06263]


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FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Federal Maritime Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is giving public 
notice that the agency has submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for approval the continuing information collection 
(extensions with no change) described in this notice. The public is 
invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted at the addresses below on or 
before May 1, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to:

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, Attention: Shannon Joyce, Desk Officer for Federal Maritime 
Commission, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, 
OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV, Fax (202) 395-5167

and to:
Karen V. Gregory, Managing Director, Office of the Managing Director, 
Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20573, Telephone: (202) 523-5800, OMD@fmc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission(s) may be 
obtained by contacting Donna Lee at 202-523-5800 or email: omd@fmc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Request for Comment

    Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.), the Commission invites the general public and other Federal 
agencies to comment on the proposed information collection. On December 
13, 2016, the Commission published a notice and request for comment in 
the Federal Register (81 FR 89940) regarding the agency's request for 
extension from OMB for information collections as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Commission received no comments on 
the request for extension of OMB approval. The Commission has submitted 
the described information collection to OMB for approval.
    In response to this notice, comments and suggestions should address 
one or more of the following points: (1) The necessity and utility of 
the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the 
agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways 
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology to minimize the information collection 
burden.

Information Collection Open for Comment

    Title: 46 CFR part 540--Application for Certificate of Financial 
Responsibility/Form FMC-131.
    OMB Approval Number: 3072-0012 (Expires February 28, 2017).
    Abstract: Sections 2 and 3 of Public Law 89-777 (46 U.S.C. 44101-
44106) require owners or charterers of passenger vessels with passenger 
berths or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers and 
embarking passengers at United States ports to establish their 
financial responsibility to meet liability incurred for death or injury 
to passengers and other persons, and to indemnify passengers in the 
event of nonperformance of transportation. The Commission's Rules at 46 
CFR part 540 implement Public Law 89-777 and specify financial 
responsibility coverage requirements for such owners and charterers.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to this information 
collection, and it is being submitted for extension purposes only.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Commission's 
staff to ensure that passenger vessel owners and charterers have 
evidenced financial responsibility to indemnify passengers and others 
in the event of nonperformance or casualty.
    Frequency: This information is collected when applicants apply for 
a certificate or when existing certificants change any information in 
their application forms.
    Affected Public Who Will Be Asked or Required to Respond: 
Respondents are owners, charterers and operators of passenger vessels 
with passenger berths or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 
passengers that embark passengers from U.S. ports.
    Number of Annual Respondents: The Commission estimates the total 
number of respondents at 47 annually.
    Estimated Time per Response: The time per response ranges from 0.5 
to 8 hours for reporting and recordkeeping requirements contained in 
the rules, and 8 hours for completing Application Form FMC-131.
    Total Annual Burden: The Commission estimates the total hour burden 
at 1,294 hours.

Rachel Dickon,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-06263 Filed 3-29-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6731-AA-P
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