[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 83 (Wednesday, April 30, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 23530] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-11213] [[Page 23530]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. M-033] Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) intentions to request extension of approval for three years of a currently approved information collection. DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before June 30, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Mavilia Boyd, Office of Financial Approvals, Maritime Administration, MAR-580, Room 8114, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5870 or FAX 202-366-7901. Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Records Retention Schedule. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133-0501. Form Number: None. Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 1997. Summary of Collection of Information: Section 801, Merchant Marine Act, 1936 as amended (46 APP USC 1211) requires retention of construction differential subsidy or operating differential subsidy records. Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to audit pertinent records at the conclusion of a contract when the contractor was receiving financial assistance from the government. Description of Respondents: U.S. shipping companies. Annual Responses: 15. Annual Burden: 750 hours. Comments: Send all comments regarding this information collection to Joel C. Richard, Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-120, Room 7210, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590. Send comments regarding whether this information collection is necessary for proper performance of the function of the agency and will have practical utility, accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to minimize this burden, and ways to enhance quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Date: April 25, 1997. Joel C. Richard, Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-11213 Filed 4-29-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P