[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 199 (Friday, October 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 53483]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26334]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration


Maritime Security Program; Request For Applications for FY 1997

SUMMARY: This notice solicits applications from eligible candidates for 
possible participation in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) pursuant 
to the Maritime Security Act of 1996 (MSA).

DATES: The MSA requires applications be received no later than November 
7, 1996. However, to expedite processing of applications, all 
applicants are encouraged to submit their applications within 15 days 
of the date of this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond R. Barberesi, Director, Office 
of Sealift Support. Telephone 202-366-2323.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Overview

    The MSA establishes a new 10-year MSP commencing in Fiscal Year 
1996. The MSP will support the operation of U.S.-flag vessels in the 
foreign commerce of the United States through assistance payments. 
Participating vessel operators are required to make their ships and 
other commercial transportation resources available upon request of 
Secretary of Defense during times of war or national emergency.

ADDRESSES: To be considered, applications must be mailed, delivered in 
person or telefaxed (in which case an original must subsequently be 
received within the statutory 30-day period) to the Secretary, Maritime 
Administration, Room 7210, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 
St., S.W., Washington, DC 20590. Telefax number (202) 366-9206. 
Applicants wishing MARAD to acknowledge receipt should enclose a 
stamped, self-addressed envelope or postcard.

Application Procedure

    Applicants must submit:
    (1) An ``Application For Participation Under Section 651, Subtitle 
B, Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as Amended'', and,
    (2) An audited financial statement or a Form MA-172 as described at 
46 CFR Part 232.

These forms have been approved by OMB, number 2133-0525 and number 
2133-0005, respectively, and are available from the Office of Sealift 
Support, MAR-630, Room 7300, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 
Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590. Applicants must submit one 
original, signed by a person authorized to receive funds for the 
applicant, and one copy (double-sided copies are encouraged).

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator:

    Dated: October 8, 1996.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-26334 Filed 10-10-96; 8:45 am]
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