[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 7 (Friday, January 10, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 1484] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-607] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on August 27, 1996 [FR 61, page 44118]. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 10, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Weaver, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-2811. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration Title: Application for Construction Reserve Fund and Annual Statements. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133-0032. Affected Public: U.S. citizens who own or operate one or more vessels in the foreign or domestic commerce of the United States and wish to receive benefits under the CRF program. Abstract: The collection consists of an application required from all citizens who own or operate vessels in the U.S. foreign or domestic commerce and desire ``tax'' benefits under the Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) program. The annual statements set forth a detailed analysis of the status of the CRF when each income tax return is filed. Checks for withdrawals from the CRF must be sent to MARAD for countersignature and return for effecting the withdrawal. Need and Use of the Information: The application is required in order for MARAD to determine whether the applicant qualifies for the benefits and for the applicant to obtain benefits under the CRF program. The annual statements are required from each respondent in order for MARAD to assure that the requirements of the program are being satisfied. Annual Burden: 54 hours. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention DOT Desk Officer. Comments are Invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Issued in Washington, DC, on January 6, 1997. Phillip A. Leach, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 97-607 Filed 1-9-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P