Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement, 88854 [2024-26003]

Download as PDF 88854 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2024–0142] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement Maritime Administration, DOT. 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 2133–0532 (Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA)) is used by MARAD and United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to assess an applicant’s eligibility for participation in VISA. The form is being updated to reflect changes in statute and to better align with current program operations. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. 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, Director, Office of Sealift Support, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W–25– 310, Mail Stop 1, Washington, DC 20590, David.Hatcher1@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA). OMB Control Number: 2133–0532. Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. Abstract: The collection supports the operation of VISA, a voluntary agreement and plan of action established under section 708 of the Defense Production Act, 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. 4558), under which participants agree to provide commercial sealift capacity and associated intermodal shipping services and systems necessary to meet national defense requirements in times of armed ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 conflict or national emergency. To meet national defense requirements, the Government must assure the continued availability of commercial sealift resources for logistics planning in contingencies. The information collection is needed by MARAD and the Department of Defense, including representatives from USTRANSCOM, to evaluate and assess the applicants’ eligibility for participation in the VISA program. Respondents: Owners and operators of qualified U.S.-Flag dry cargo vessels. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit entities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 40. Estimated Number of Responses: 1. Estimated Hours per Response: 5. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200. Frequency of Response: Once annually. A 60-day Federal Register Notice soliciting comments on this information collection was published on August 9, 2024 (89 FR 65486). (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. 2024–26003 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket Number MARAD–2024–0143] Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver Request for the Vessels Colby Perce, Ronja Carrier, Sadie Jane, Miss Mildred 1, KC Commander Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the Secretary of Transportation, the Maritime Administrator is authorized to issue Aquaculture Support Operations Waivers to U.S. documented vessels with registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels in operations that treat aquaculture fish or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic infestation, or other threats to their health upon a finding that suitable vessels of the United States are not available that could perform those operations. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00158 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 MARAD has received an Aquaculture Support Operations waiver request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments that may assist MARAD in determining whether suitable vessels of the United States are available that could perform the proposed aquaculture support operations set forth in the request. A brief description of the proposed aquaculture support operations is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. DATES: Submit comments on or before December 9, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD–2024–0143 by any of the following methods: • On-line via the Federal Electronic Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Search using ‘‘MARAD–2024–0143’’ and follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail/Hand-Delivery/Courier: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. Submit comments in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. Reference Materials and Docket Information: The complete application, including the aquaculture support technical service requirements, and all public comments may be viewed on the DOT Docket on-line via https:// www.regulations.gov using the search ‘‘MARAD–2024–0143.’’ All comments received will be posted without change to the docket, including any personal information provided. The Docket Management Facility is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Hagerty, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–461, Washington, DC 20590. Email: Patricia.Hagerty@dot.gov. Phone: 202– 366–0903. If you have questions on viewing the Docket, call Docket Operations, telephone: (800) 647–5527. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 46 CFR 106.115, vessel owners, operators, or charterers of U.S. documented vessels with registry endorsements or foreign flag vessels are required to provide prior notification to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) of aquaculture support operations in U.S. waters. The notification, in part, must include a copy of a MARAD-issued Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver. Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12102(d), E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2024-0142]


Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved 
Collection: Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: 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 2133-0532 
(Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA)) is used by MARAD and 
United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to assess an 
applicant's eligibility for participation in VISA. The form is being 
updated to reflect changes in statute and to better align with current 
program operations. We are required to publish this notice in the 
Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected 
agencies.

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, 
Director, Office of Sealift Support, Maritime Administration, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W-25-310, 
Mail Stop 1, Washington, DC 20590, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA).
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0532.
    Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Abstract: The collection supports the operation of VISA, a 
voluntary agreement and plan of action established under section 708 of 
the Defense Production Act, 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. 4558), under 
which participants agree to provide commercial sealift capacity and 
associated intermodal shipping services and systems necessary to meet 
national defense requirements in times of armed conflict or national 
emergency. To meet national defense requirements, the Government must 
assure the continued availability of commercial sealift resources for 
logistics planning in contingencies. The information collection is 
needed by MARAD and the Department of Defense, including 
representatives from USTRANSCOM, to evaluate and assess the applicants' 
eligibility for participation in the VISA program.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of qualified U.S.-Flag dry cargo 
vessels.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 1.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 5.
    Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    A 60-day Federal Register Notice soliciting comments on this 
information collection was published on August 9, 2024 (89 FR 65486).

(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. 2024-26003 Filed 11-7-24; 8:45 am]
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