Request for Comments of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education Annual Applications for Designation, 35561-35562 [2021-14324]

Download as PDF 35561 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 126 / Tuesday, July 6, 2021 / Notices inserting ‘‘25,632,850’’ in the Quantity (kg) column for the EU27 in lieu thereof. 3. Additional U.S. Note 17 to Chapter 4 of the HTSUS is modified by: (a) Inserting ‘‘United Kingdom’’ into the list of countries in alphabetical order; (b) inserting a quota quantity of ‘‘23,617’’ in the Quantity (kg) column for the United Kingdom; (c) deleting the quantity ‘‘2,829,000’’ in the Quantity (kg) column for the EU27; and (d) inserting ‘‘2,805,383’’ in the Quantity (kg) column for the EU27 in lieu thereof. 4. Additional U.S. Note 18 to Chapter 4 of the HTSUS is modified by: (a) Inserting ‘‘United Kingdom’’ into the list of countries in alphabetical order; (b) inserting a quota quantity of ‘‘895,948’’ in the Quantity (kg) column for the United Kingdom; (c) deleting the quantity ‘‘1,313,000’’ in the Quantity (kg) column for the EU27; and (d) inserting ‘‘417,052’’ in the Quantity (kg) column for the EU27 in lieu thereof. 5. Additional U.S. Note 5(a) to Chapter 24 of the HTSUS is modified by: (a) Deleting ‘‘Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom’’ and inserting ‘‘Spain, and Sweden’’ in lieu thereof; (b) inserting ‘‘United Kingdom’’ in the list of countries in alphabetical order; (c) inserting a quota quantity of ‘‘44’’ in the Quantity (metric tons) column for the United Kingdom; (d) deleting the quantity ‘‘10,000’’ in the Quantity (metric tons) column for the EU27; and (e) inserting the quantity ‘‘9,956’’ in the Quantity (metric tons) column for the EU27 in lieu thereof. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Modification of the TRQ Allocation for Butter and Fresh or Sour Cream Containing Over 45 Percent by Weight of Butterfat The U.S. Department of Agriculture annually publishes in the Federal Register the country allocations for Additional U.S. Note 6 to Chapter 4 in Appendices 1 and 2, pursuant to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Regulation, 7 CFR part 6. With respect to the published in-quota quantity of 96,161 kilograms allocated to the EU 27 for the TRQ in Additional U.S. Note 6 to Chapter 4 of the HTSUS, the U.S. Trade Representative has determined that, effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2022, the UK shall have access to a quantity of not less than 14,062 kilograms and the EU 27 shall VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Jul 02, 2021 Jkt 253001 have access to a quantity of not less than 82,099 kilograms. Nora Todd, Chief of Staff, Office of the United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 2021–14344 Filed 7–2–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290–F1–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2021–0124] Request for Comments of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: 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. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on April 7, 2021. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 5, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhonda Davis, 202–366–6379, Office of Sealift Support, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–343, Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program. OMB Control Number: 2133–0525. Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection. Background: The Maritime Security Act of 2003 extended under Section 3508 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, Public Law 112–239 provides for the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 enrollment of qualified vessels in the Maritime Security Program Fleet. Applications and amendments are used to select vessels for the fleet. Periodic reporting is used to monitor adherence of contractors to program parameters. Respondents: Vessel Operators. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 212. Frequency of Collection: Monthly/ Annually. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1–6 hours. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 308. Public Comments Invited: Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93) * * * * * By Order of the Acting Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–14321 Filed 7–2–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2021–0121] Request for Comments of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education Annual Applications for Designation Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: 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. A Federal SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 35562 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 126 / Tuesday, July 6, 2021 / Notices Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on April 7, 2021. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 5, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerard Wall, Maritime Administration, at gerard.wall@dot.gov or at 202–366– 7273. You may send mail to Gerard Wall, Centers of Excellence Program Manager, Room W23–470, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education Annual Applications for Designation. OMB Control Number: 2133–0549. Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection. Background: To implement Section 3507 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018, Public Law 115–91 (the ‘‘Act’’), codified at 46 U.S.C. 51705 (previously designated as 46 U.S.C. 54102), MARAD developed a procedure to recommend to the Secretary the designation of eligible institutions as Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). Pursuant to the Act, the Secretary of Transportation may designate certain eligible and qualified training entities as CoEs and may subsequently execute Cooperative Agreements with CoE designees. Authority to administer the CoE program is delegated to MARAD in 49 CFR 1.93(a). The previously approved policy for collecting information is required to administer the Center of Excellence program which supports the DOT strategic goal of Economic Competitiveness, and the MARAD strategic goal to Maintain and Modernize the Maritime workforce. Respondents: ‘‘Community Colleges or Technical Colleges’’ and ‘‘Maritime Training Centers’’ in certain eligible VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Jul 02, 2021 Jkt 253001 locations are eligible to apply for CoE designation. Additionally, only ‘‘Maritime Training Centers’’ with a maritime training program in operation on 12 December 2017 are eligible under the statute. Affected Public: Community Colleges, Technical Colleges and Maritime Training Centers. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 100. Frequency of Collection: Annually. Estimated time per Respondent: 48 hrs. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,800. Public Comments Invited: Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.93) By Order of the Acting Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–14324 Filed 7–2–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2021–0123] Request for Comments of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Application for Construction Reserve Fund and Annual Statements (CRF) Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: 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. A Federal SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on April 7, 2021. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 5, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Ladd, 202–366–1859, Office of Financial Approvals, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application for Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) and Annual Statements. OMB Control Number: 2133–0032. Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved collection. Background: The Construction Reserve Fund (CRF), authorized by 46 U.S.C. chapter 533, is a financial assistance program which provides tax deferral benefits to U.S.-flag operators. Eligible parties can defer the gain attributable to the sale or loss of a vessel, provided the proceeds are used to expand or modernize the U.S. merchant fleet. The primary purpose of the CRF is to promote the construction, reconstruction, reconditioning, or acquisition of merchant vessels which are necessary for national defense and to the development of U.S. commerce. Respondents: Citizens who own or operate vessels in the U.S. foreign or domestic commerce who desire tax benefits under the CRF program must respond. Affected Public: Owners or operators of vessels in the domestic or foreign commerce. Estimated Number of Respondents: 17. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 17. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated time per Respondent: 9 Hours. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 153. E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 126 (Tuesday, July 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
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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-2021-0121]


Request for Comments of a Previously Approved Information 
Collection: Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce 
Training and Education Annual Applications for Designation

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. A Federal

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Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the 
following information collection was published on April 7, 2021.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 5, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerard Wall, Maritime Administration, 
at [email protected] or at 202-366-7273. You may send mail to Gerard 
Wall, Centers of Excellence Program Manager, Room W23-470, Maritime 
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce 
Training and Education Annual Applications for Designation.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0549.
    Type of Request: Renewal of a Previously Approved Information 
Collection.
    Background: To implement Section 3507 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act of 2018, Public Law 115-91 (the ``Act''), codified at 
46 U.S.C. 51705 (previously designated as 46 U.S.C. 54102), MARAD 
developed a procedure to recommend to the Secretary the designation of 
eligible institutions as Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime 
Workforce Training and Education (CoE). Pursuant to the Act, the 
Secretary of Transportation may designate certain eligible and 
qualified training entities as CoEs and may subsequently execute 
Cooperative Agreements with CoE designees. Authority to administer the 
CoE program is delegated to MARAD in 49 CFR 1.93(a). The previously 
approved policy for collecting information is required to administer 
the Center of Excellence program which supports the DOT strategic goal 
of Economic Competitiveness, and the MARAD strategic goal to Maintain 
and Modernize the Maritime workforce.
    Respondents: ``Community Colleges or Technical Colleges'' and 
``Maritime Training Centers'' in certain eligible locations are 
eligible to apply for CoE designation. Additionally, only ``Maritime 
Training Centers'' with a maritime training program in operation on 12 
December 2017 are eligible under the statute.
    Affected Public: Community Colleges, Technical Colleges and 
Maritime Training Centers.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
    Frequency of Collection: Annually.
    Estimated time per Respondent: 48 hrs.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,800.
    Public Comments Invited: Comments are invited on: Whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the 
Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information 
collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

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

    By Order of the Acting Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2021-14324 Filed 7-2-21; 8:45 am]
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