Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Maritime Administration Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations, 725 [2024-31601]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 3 / Monday, January 6, 2025 / Notices ultimately determined to be confidential under those procedures will be exempt from disclosure under FOIA. Privacy Act Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). For information on DOT’s compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit https://www.transportation.gov/ privacy. (Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121) By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–31604 Filed 1–3–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2024–0168] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Maritime Administration Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133–0545 (Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations) is used to collect information about the availability of qualified Jones Act vessels. Since the last renewal, there was a reduction in the public burden for this collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 10, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MARAD– 2024–0168 through one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Search using the above DOT docket number and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:04 Jan 03, 2025 Jkt 265001 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. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. Note: All comments received will be posted without change to www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. 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: Lance Murray, 202–617–7792, Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Email: Cargo.MARAD@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations. OMB Control Number: 2133–0545. Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved information collection. Abstract: Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 501(b), the Maritime Administrator is required to make determinations about the availability of qualified United States flag capacity to carry coastwise cargo in connection with all requests for waivers of the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. 55102). This information collection supports that mission. Respondents: Coastwise qualified vessel owners, operators, charterers, brokers, and representatives. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 65. Estimated Number of Responses: 260. Estimated Hours per Response: .75 Hrs. Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 195. Frequency of Response: Four Times Annually. (Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.49.) PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 725 By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–31601 Filed 1–3–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2024–0165] Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: Skydancer (Sail); Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. Information about the requestor’s vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 5, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number MARAD–2024–0165 by any one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Search MARAD–2024–0165 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility is in the West Building, Ground Floor of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Docket Management Facility location address is U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD–2024–0165, 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. SUMMARY: Note: If you mail or hand-deliver your comments, we recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2024-0168]


Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved 
Collection: Maritime Administration Jones Act Vessel Availability 
Determinations

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on 
our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0545 
(Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability 
Determinations) is used to collect information about the availability 
of qualified Jones Act vessels. Since the last renewal, there was a 
reduction in the public burden for this collection. We are required to 
publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the 
public and affected agencies.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 10, 2025.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MARAD-2024-
0168 through one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Search 
using the above DOT docket number and follow the online instructions 
for submitting comments.
     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.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and 
docket number for this rulemaking.

    Note:  All comments received will be posted without change to 
www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided.

    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: Lance Murray, 202-617-7792, Office of 
Cargo and Commercial Sealift, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, 
Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel 
Availability Determinations.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0545.
    Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 501(b), the Maritime Administrator 
is required to make determinations about the availability of qualified 
United States flag capacity to carry coastwise cargo in connection with 
all requests for waivers of the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. 55102). This 
information collection supports that mission.
    Respondents: Coastwise qualified vessel owners, operators, 
charterers, brokers, and representatives.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 65.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 260.
    Estimated Hours per Response: .75 Hrs.
    Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 195.
    Frequency of Response: Four Times 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. 2024-31601 Filed 1-3-25; 8:45 am]
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