Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Information To Determine Seaman's Reemployment Rights-National Emergency, 48947-48948 [2023-16045]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so the Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov and put the docket number ‘‘FMCSA–2023–0081’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first notice listed, click the ‘‘Comment’’ button, and type your comment into the text box on the following screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, selfaddressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. II. Legal Basis FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b) to grant exemptions from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public an opportunity to inspect the information relevant to the application, including any safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide an opportunity for public comment on the request. The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(b)) with the reasons for denying or granting the application and, if granted, the name of the person or class of persons receiving the exemption, and the regulatory provision from which the exemption is granted. The notice must also specify the effective period and explain the terms and conditions of the exemption. The exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)). III. Applicant’s Request The applicants seek an exemption from the BTW instructor qualification requirements as set forth in the definition of ‘‘Behind-the-wheel (BTW) VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jul 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 instructor’’ in FMCSA’s entry level driver training regulations (49 CFR 380.605). The applicants state that the two-year experience requirement for BTW instructors impedes their ability to hire enough trainers to meet the demand. The applicants further explain that MTI conducts training for all three acquired companies and believe MTI’s pre-ELDT policy of a one-year minimum experience for its over-the-road (OTR) trainers and its ‘‘extensive’’ safety evaluation of those trainers has allowed it to be a positive contributor to highway safety. MTI reports an estimated student enrollment of 500 to 700 students for 2023 for all three companies. Its 131 trainers currently spend up to 90 days with a student before letting them drive solo and because of the shortage of trainers, MTI will have to turn some students away. The proposed exemption would allow MTI to continue its oneyear minimum training experience requirement so that it can add another 90 to 150 BTW trainers to its current trainer group. Should the exemption be granted, these additional trainers would be allowed to conduct BTW training without meeting the two-year minimum requirement for BTW instructors. A copy of the application for exemption is included in the docket for this notice. IV. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on this joint application for an exemption from the BTW instructor qualification requirements in 49 CFR 380.605. All comments received before the close of business on the comment closing date indicated at the beginning of this notice will be considered and will be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under the Addresses section of this notice. Comments received after the comment closing date will be filed in the public docket and will be considered to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments, FMCSA will continue to file, in the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing date. Interested persons should continue to examine the public docket for new material. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2023–16044 Filed 7–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P PO 00000 Frm 00162 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48947 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. DOT–MARAD–2023–0154] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Information To Determine Seaman’s Reemployment Rights—National Emergency Maritime Administration, DOT. 30-Day Federal Register notice. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133–0526 (Information to Determine Seamen’s Reemployment Rights—National Emergency) will be used to determine if U.S. civilian mariners are eligible for reemployment rights under the Maritime Security Act of 1996, which established provisions to allow for and procedures to obtain the necessary MARAD certification for re-employment rights and other benefits. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires that we publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. A 60-day Federal Register notice soliciting comments on this information collection was published on May 2, 2023. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections 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: Matthew Mueller, 202–366–7173, MAR– 650, Mail Stop 2 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Email: careersafloat@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Information to Determine Seamen’s Reemployment Rights— National Emergency. OMB Control Number: 2133–0526. Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved information collection. Abstract: This information collection is needed in order to implement ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 48948 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Notices provisions of the Maritime Security Act of 1996. These provisions grant reemployment rights and other benefits to certain merchant seamen serving aboard vessels used by the United States during times of national emergencies. The Maritime Security Act of 1996 establishes the procedures for obtaining the necessary MARAD certification for re-employment rights and other benefits. Respondents: Individual U.S. citizen mariners, currently working ashore, who possess U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner credentials and serve on U.S. vessels in time of national emergency. Affected Public: U.S. merchant seamen who have completed designated national service during a time of maritime mobilization need and are seeking re-employment with a prior employer. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Number of Responses: 10. Estimated Hours per Response: 1. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10. Frequency of Response: Annually. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.49.) By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–16045 Filed 7–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2023–0155] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Voluntary Tanker Agreement Maritime Administration, DOT. 30-Day Federal Register notice. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133–0505 (Voluntary Tanker Agreement) is used to gather information from tanker operators who agree to contribute, either by direct charter to the Department of Defense or to other participants, tanker capacity as requested by the Maritime Administrator to meet the essential needs for the transportation of lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jul 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 petroleum and petroleum products in bulk by sea. The public burden is being updated to include mailing costs for respondents to submit responses for this collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. A 60-day Federal Register notice soliciting comments on this information collection was published on May 5, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections 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: David Hatcher, (202) 366–0688, Office of Sealift Support, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Email: David.Hatcher1@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Voluntary Tanker Agreement. OMB Control Number: 2133–0505. Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved information collection. Abstract: The Voluntary Tanker Agreement is a voluntary agreement, in accordance with section 708, Defense Production Act, 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2158). The collection consists of a request from the Maritime Administration (MARAD) that each VTA participant submit a list of the names of ships owned, chartered, or contracted for by the participant, their size, flags of registry, and other pertinent information. This collection of information is necessary to evaluate and plan for the use of tanker capability during national emergencies. The collected information will also be used by both MARAD and Department of Defense personnel to establish contingency plans. Respondents: Coastwise qualified vessel owners, operators, charterers, brokers, and vessel representatives. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 15. Estimated Number of Responses: 15. Estimated Hours per Response: 1. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15. Frequency of Response: Annually. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.49.) PO 00000 Frm 00163 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2023–16046 Filed 7–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See Supplementary Information section for effective date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Andrea Gacki, Director, tel.: 202–622–2420; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; or Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622– 4855. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Action(s) On July 19, 2023, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed below. Individual 1. KAMCEV, Jordan (a.k.a. KAMCEV, Orce), North Macedonia, The Republic of; DOB 24 Jul 1970; POB Skopje, North Macedonia; nationality North Macedonia, The Republic of; Gender Male; National ID No. 2407970450009 (North Macedonia, The Republic of) (individual) [BALKANS– EO14033]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(v) of Executive Order 14033 of June 8, 2021, E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48947-48948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16045]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. DOT-MARAD-2023-0154]


Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved 
Collection: Information To Determine Seaman's Reemployment Rights--
National Emergency

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: 30-Day Federal Register notice.

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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 in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0526 
(Information to Determine Seamen's Reemployment Rights--National 
Emergency) will be used to determine if U.S. civilian mariners are 
eligible for reemployment rights under the Maritime Security Act of 
1996, which established provisions to allow for and procedures to 
obtain the necessary MARAD certification for re-employment rights and 
other benefits. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal 
Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 requires that we publish this notice in the 
Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected 
agencies. A 60-day Federal Register notice soliciting comments on this 
information collection was published on May 2, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collections 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: Matthew Mueller, 202-366-7173, MAR-
650, Mail Stop 2 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, 
Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Information to Determine Seamen's Reemployment Rights--
National Emergency.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0526.
    Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: This information collection is needed in order to 
implement

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provisions of the Maritime Security Act of 1996. These provisions grant 
re-employment rights and other benefits to certain merchant seamen 
serving aboard vessels used by the United States during times of 
national emergencies. The Maritime Security Act of 1996 establishes the 
procedures for obtaining the necessary MARAD certification for re-
employment rights and other benefits.
    Respondents: Individual U.S. citizen mariners, currently working 
ashore, who possess U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner credentials and 
serve on U.S. vessels in time of national emergency.
    Affected Public: U.S. merchant seamen who have completed designated 
national service during a time of maritime mobilization need and are 
seeking re-employment with a prior employer.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 10.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 1.
    Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.

(Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 
35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.49.)

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-16045 Filed 7-27-23; 8:45 am]
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