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, 7167 [2019-03694]

Download as PDF 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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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

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 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.)
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    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
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