Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Ocean Shipments Moving Under Export-Import Bank Financing, 7166-7167 [2019-03692]

Download as PDF 7166 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 41 / Friday, March 1, 2019 / Notices Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov. Will my comments be made available to the public? ACTION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel FRENCH MAID is: Yes. Be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, will be made publicly available. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comments. This collection of information is necessary for MARAD to fulfill its legislative requirement to monitor the percentage of ocean freight revenues/tonnage. A Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on October 25, 2018 (Federal Register 53953, Vol. 83, No. 207). DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 1, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. 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: Jan Downing, 202–366–0783, Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–308, Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Monthly Report of Ocean Shipments Moving Under Export-Import Bank Financing. OMB Control Number: 2133–0013. Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection. Abstract: The information collection will be used by MARAD to monitor compliance with the cargo preference laws by parties covered under PR 17 and 46 CFR part 381. In addition, MARAD will use the information to compile annual information on ExportImport Bank-financed shipments, and when applicable, to provide for an informal grievance procedure, in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: —Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘Continue to Charter and Use for Sailing School. Bare boat charters of up to 8 pax.’’ —Geographic Region Including Base of Operations: ‘‘Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, New York (excluding New York Harbor), Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine’’ (Base of Operations: Mathews, VA) —Vessel Length and Type: 51′ sailboat The complete application is available for review identified in the DOT docket as MARAD–2019–0019 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, 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 vessel name, 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. Public Participation How do I submit comments? Please submit your comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES. Be advised that it may take a few hours or even days for your comment to be reflected on the docket. In addition, your comments must be written in English. We encourage you to provide concise comments and you may attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments. jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Where do I go to read public comments, and find supporting information? Go to the docket online at https:// www.regulations.gov., keyword search MARAD–2019–0019 or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). We recommend that you periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Feb 28, 2019 Jkt 247001 May I submit comments confidentially? If you wish to submit comments under a claim of confidentiality, you should submit three copies of your complete submission, including the information you claim to be confidential business information, to the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Office of Legislation and Regulations, MAR–225, W24–220, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Include a cover letter setting forth with specificity the basis for any such claim and, if possible, a summary of your submission that can be made available to the public. Privacy Act In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice, DOT/ALL–14 FDMS, accessible through www.dot.gov/privacy. To facilitate comment tracking and response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact the agency for alternate submission instructions. Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121). * * * * * Dated: February 25, 2019. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2019–03605 Filed 2–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2019–0027] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Ocean Shipments Moving Under Export-Import Bank Financing AGENCY: PO 00000 Maritime Administration, DOT Frm 00151 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice and request for comments. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 7167 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 41 / Friday, March 1, 2019 / Notices event there is a question or complaint pertaining to cargo preference matters. The monthly shipping reports, with substantiating documents, will provide the only basis for MARAD to exercise its legislative responsibility to monitor Export-Import Bank-financed cargoes that are transported on U.S.-flag vessels, recipient flag vessels and on third-flag vessels according to the determinations and certifications of vessel nonavailability that have been granted. The compilation of the statistics from the shipping reports forms the basis for determining compliance with PR 17 for each loan participant. This information is also provided to the Export-Import Bank, and is the nucleus for conducting annual reviews of the shipping activities of the Export-Import Bank programs. MARAD uses the information collected as part of the Transparency Initiative to share with the ExportImport Bank. MARAD also intends to use the information to assist Ex-Im Bank shippers with finding suitable U.S.-flag vessels and in support of the determinations MARAD makes with respect to requests from Export-Import Bank shippers for certifications of nonavailability. Respondents: All Export-Import Bank loan and certain loan guarantee recipients and designated representatives charged with the responsibility of monthly and annual reporting. These can be a contractor, ocean transportation intermediary, supplier, etc. Affected Public: Business and/or other for Profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 28. Estimated Number of Responses: 364. Estimated Hours per Response: 1.5. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 196. Frequency of Response: Monthly. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.) jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES * * * * * Dated: February 26, 2019. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2019–03692 Filed 2–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Feb 28, 2019 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2019–0013] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Request for Transfer of Ownership, Registry, and Flag, or Charter, Lease, or Mortgage of U.S. Citizen-Owned Documented Vessels Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The information to be collected will enable MARAD to determine whether the vessel proposed for transfer will initially require retention under the U.S.-flag statutory regulations. 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 April 30, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. MARAD– 2019–0013] 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: Deveeda Midgette, (202) 366–2354, Office of Sealift Support, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey PO 00000 Frm 00152 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Avenue SE, Room W23–631, Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request for Transfer of Ownership, Registry, and Flag, or Charter, Lease, or Mortgage of U.S. Citizen-Owned Documented. OMB Control Number: 2133–0006. Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection. Abstract: This collection provides information necessary for MARAD to approve the sale, transfer, charter, lease, or mortgage of U.S. documented vessels to non-citizens; or the transfer of such vessels to foreign registry and flag; or the transfer of foreign flag vessels by their owners as required by various contractual requirements. Respondents: Respondents are vessel owners who have applied for foreign transfer of U.S.-flag vessels. Affected Public: Business or other for Profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 85. Estimated Number of Responses: 85. Estimated Hours per Response: 2. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 170. Frequency of Response: Annually. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.) * * * * * Dated: February 26, 2019. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2019–03694 Filed 2–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2019–0020] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel SIRENA (55′ Sailboat); Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.build requirements of the coastwise trade laws to allow the carriage of no more than twelve passengers for hire on vessels, which are three years old or more. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 41 (Friday, March 1, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-03692]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2019-0027]


Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved 
Information Collection: Ocean Shipments Moving Under Export-Import Bank 
Financing

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 Request (ICR) 
abstracted below is being forwarded to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and comments. This collection of information is 
necessary for MARAD to fulfill its legislative requirement to monitor 
the percentage of ocean freight revenues/tonnage.
    A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting 
comments on the following information collection was published on 
October 25, 2018 (Federal Register 53953, Vol. 83, No. 207).

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 1, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, including 
suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the Office of the Secretary of 
Transportation, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503.
    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: Jan Downing, 202-366-0783, Office of 
Cargo and Commercial Sealift, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23-308, Washington, 
DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Monthly Report of Ocean Shipments Moving Under Export-Import 
Bank Financing.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0013.
    Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information 
Collection.
    Abstract: The information collection will be used by MARAD to 
monitor compliance with the cargo preference laws by parties covered 
under PR 17 and 46 CFR part 381. In addition, MARAD will use the 
information to compile annual information on Export-Import Bank-
financed shipments, and when applicable, to provide for an informal 
grievance procedure, in the

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event there is a question or complaint pertaining to cargo preference 
matters.
    The monthly shipping reports, with substantiating documents, will 
provide the only basis for MARAD to exercise its legislative 
responsibility to monitor Export-Import Bank-financed cargoes that are 
transported on U.S.-flag vessels, recipient flag vessels and on third-
flag vessels according to the determinations and certifications of 
vessel non-availability that have been granted. The compilation of the 
statistics from the shipping reports forms the basis for determining 
compliance with PR 17 for each loan participant. This information is 
also provided to the Export-Import Bank, and is the nucleus for 
conducting annual reviews of the shipping activities of the Export-
Import Bank programs.
    MARAD uses the information collected as part of the Transparency 
Initiative to share with the Export-Import Bank. MARAD also intends to 
use the information to assist Ex-Im Bank shippers with finding suitable 
U.S.-flag vessels and in support of the determinations MARAD makes with 
respect to requests from Export-Import Bank shippers for certifications 
of non-availability.
    Respondents: All Export-Import Bank loan and certain loan guarantee 
recipients and designated representatives charged with the 
responsibility of monthly and annual reporting. These can be a 
contractor, ocean transportation intermediary, supplier, etc.
    Affected Public: Business and/or other for Profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 28.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 364.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 1.5.
    Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 196.
    Frequency of Response: Monthly.

(Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93.)
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    Dated: February 26, 2019.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2019-03692 Filed 2-28-19; 8:45 am]
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