Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for Admission, 27368-27369 [2018-12573]

Download as PDF 27368 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 113 / Tuesday, June 12, 2018 / Notices be by teleconference only. Please confirm your participation with the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than July 16, 2018. Please provide the following information: Full legal name and name of your industry association, or applicable affiliation. To participate, please contact the person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by email or phone for the teleconference call-in number and passcode. Participants are responsible for any telephone, data usage or other similar expenses related to this meeting. The public must make arrangements by July 16, 2018, to present oral or written statements at the meeting. Written statements may be presented to the Subcommittee by providing a copy to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Copies of the documents to be presented to the Subcommittee may be made available by contacting the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. If you need assistance or require a reasonable accommodation for the meeting or meeting documents, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Issued in Washington, DC. Lirio Liu, Designated Federal Officer, Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 2018–12603 Filed 6–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Protection of Voluntarily Submitted Information Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on April 4, 2018 (83 FR 14714). To encourage people to voluntarily submit desired information, regulations were added to sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:21 Jun 11, 2018 Jkt 244001 Title 49, United States Code, in the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996. Section 40123 allows the Administrator, through FAA regulations, to protect from disclosure voluntarily provided information relating to safety and security issues. This rule imposes a negligible paperwork burden for certificate holders and fractional ownership programs that choose to submit a letter notifying the Administrator that they wish to participate in a current program. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 12, 2018. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to oira_ submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed to (202) 395–6974, or mailed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Hall at (940) 594–5913, or by email at: Barbara.L.Hall@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2120–0646. Title: Protection of Voluntarily Submitted Information. Form Numbers: There are no forms associated with this collection. Type of Review: This is a renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on April 4, 2018 (83 FR 14714). Part 193 of the FAA regulations provides that certain information submitted to the FAA on a voluntary basis is not to be disclosed. Part 193 implements a statutory provision. Section 40123 was added to Title 49, United States Code, in the Federal Aviation Reauthorization PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Act of 1996 to encourage people to voluntarily submit desired information. Section 40123 allows the Administrator, through FAA regulations, to protect from disclosure voluntarily provided information relating to safety and security issues. The purpose of part 193 is to encourage the aviation community to voluntarily share information with the FAA so that the agency may work cooperatively with industry to identify modifications to rules, policies, and procedures needed to improve safety, security, and efficiency of the National Airspace System. FAA programs that are covered under part 193 are Voluntary Safety Reporting Programs, Air Traffic and Technical Operations Safety Action programs, the Flight Operational Quality Assurance program, the Aviation Safety Action Program, and the Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program. This rule imposes a negligible paperwork burden for certificate holders and factional ownership programs that choose to submit a letter notifying the Administrator that they wish to participate in a current program. The number of respondents has greatly increased since the initial approval of this information collection. In order to accurately reflect the burden of this information collection going forward, the FAA has included total current participants in the programs. Respondents: 930 certificate holders and fractional ownership programs. Frequency: On occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Response: One hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 930 hours. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2018. Barbara Hall, FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services Division, ASP–110. [FR Doc. 2018–12562 Filed 6–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2018–0094] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for Admission Maritime Administration. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 113 / Tuesday, June 12, 2018 / Notices our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The information to be collected will be used to apply for admission to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Collection of information is completed digitally through an online candidate portal. Part I of the Candidate Application is used to establish initial eligibility. The Academic Information Request, Candidate Activities Record, School Official Evaluations and Biographical Essay are used by the USMMA admissions staff and its Candidate Evaluation Board to select the best qualified candidates for the Academy. Result from the administration of the Candidate Fitness Assessment are used to determine physical qualification. Candidates may also submit an optional resume and additional recommendation letters with their application. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 13, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MARAD– 2018–0094 through one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Search using the above DOT docket number and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the Department’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR Mike Bedryk, CDR USMS, Director of Admissions, 516.726.5641, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Road, New York, NY 11024, www.usmma.edu/admissions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:21 Jun 11, 2018 Jkt 244001 Title: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for Admission. OMB Control Number: 2133–0010. Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection. Abstract: Regulations pertaining to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) appeared in the Federal Register (Vol. 47, No. 98, p. 21811, dated May 20, 1982) as a final rule. Part 310.57(a) of 46 CFR provides for the collection of information from anyone who is a prospect for admission. It states that ‘‘all candidates shall submit an application for admission to the Academy’s Admissions Office.’’ Thus, the collection of information through the use of a digital application is the primary means by which selections for admission are made. The information collection consists of Part I, the Academic Information Request, Candidate Activities Record, three School Official Evaluation and Biographical Essay and Candidate Fitness Assessment. Part I of the form is completed by individuals wishing to be admitted as students to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The information from the Academic Information Request, Candidate Activities Record, School Official Evaluations and Biographical Essay is used by the USMMA admissions staff and its Candidate Evaluation Board to select the best qualified candidates for the Academy. Respondents: Individuals desiring to become students at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2000. Estimated Number of Responses: 2000. Estimated Hours per Response: 5. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,000. Frequency of Response: Annually. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.) * * * * * By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: June 7, 2018. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2018–12573 Filed 6–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27369 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2018–0086] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel CUT TO THE CHAISE; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: 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. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 12, 2018. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2018–0086. 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 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel CUT TO THE CHAISE is: —Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘Carry Passengers (sightseeing)’’ —Geographic Region: ‘‘Florida’’ The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2018–0086 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2018-0094]


Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved 
Information Collection: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate 
Application for Admission

AGENCY: Maritime Administration.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on

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our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
approval to renew an information collection. The information to be 
collected will be used to apply for admission to the U.S. Merchant 
Marine Academy. Collection of information is completed digitally 
through an online candidate portal. Part I of the Candidate Application 
is used to establish initial eligibility. The Academic Information 
Request, Candidate Activities Record, School Official Evaluations and 
Biographical Essay are used by the USMMA admissions staff and its 
Candidate Evaluation Board to select the best qualified candidates for 
the Academy. Result from the administration of the Candidate Fitness 
Assessment are used to determine physical qualification. Candidates may 
also submit an optional resume and additional recommendation letters 
with their application. We are required to publish this notice in the 
Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 13, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MARAD-2018-
0094 through one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Search using the above DOT docket number and follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except on Federal holidays.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the Department's performance; (b) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to 
enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; 
and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the 
quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or 
include your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this 
information collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR Mike Bedryk, CDR USMS, Director of 
Admissions, 516.726.5641, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat 
Road, New York, NY 11024, www.usmma.edu/admissions.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for 
Admission.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0010.
    Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information 
Collection.
    Abstract: Regulations pertaining to the U.S. Merchant Marine 
Academy (USMMA) appeared in the Federal Register (Vol. 47, No. 98, p. 
21811, dated May 20, 1982) as a final rule. Part 310.57(a) of 46 CFR 
provides for the collection of information from anyone who is a 
prospect for admission. It states that ``all candidates shall submit an 
application for admission to the Academy's Admissions Office.'' Thus, 
the collection of information through the use of a digital application 
is the primary means by which selections for admission are made. The 
information collection consists of Part I, the Academic Information 
Request, Candidate Activities Record, three School Official Evaluation 
and Biographical Essay and Candidate Fitness Assessment. Part I of the 
form is completed by individuals wishing to be admitted as students to 
the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The information from the Academic 
Information Request, Candidate Activities Record, School Official 
Evaluations and Biographical Essay is used by the USMMA admissions 
staff and its Candidate Evaluation Board to select the best qualified 
candidates for the Academy.
    Respondents: Individuals desiring to become students at the U.S. 
Merchant Marine Academy.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2000.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 2000.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 5.
    Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,000.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.

(Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.)
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    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.

    Dated: June 7, 2018.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-12573 Filed 6-11-18; 8:45 am]
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