Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Voluntary Tanker Agreement, 48948 [2023-16046]

Download as PDF 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]
[Page 48948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16046]


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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

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 2133-0505 
(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 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: [email protected].

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.)

    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


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