[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 30560] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-14504] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD-99-5792] 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) intentions to request approval for three years of an existing information collection entitled, ``46 CFR Part 298--Title XI Obligation Guarantees.'' DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before August 9, 1999. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Ladd, Financial Analyst, Office of Ship Financing, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 8122, Washington, D.C. 20590, telephone number--202-366-5744. Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: 46 CFR Part 298--Title XI Obligation Guarantees Type of Request: Approval of an existing information collection OMB Control Number: 2133-0018 Form Number: MA-163, MA-163A Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from the date of approval Summary of Collection of Information: In accordance with the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (Act), MARAD is authorized to execute a full faith and credit guarantee by the United States of debt obligations issued to finance or refinance the construction or reconstruction of vessels. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is necessary for MARAD officials to evaluate an applicant's project and capabilities, make the required determinations, and administer any agreements executed upon approval of loan guarantees. Description of Respondents: Individuals/businesses interested in obtaining loan guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels satisfying criteria under the Act. Annual Responses: 25 responses. Annual Burden: 1750 hours. Comments: Comments should refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document. Written comments maybe submitted to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20590. Comments may also be submitted by electronic means via the Internet at http://dmses.dot.gov/submit. Specifically, address 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. All comments received will be available for examination at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., et. Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at http:// dms.dot.gov. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: June 3, 1999. Joel C. Richard, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-14504 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P