[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 26, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13819-13820]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-7160]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2002-11871]


Information Collection Available for Public Comments and 
Recommendations

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 May 28, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket number that appears at 
the top of this document. Written comments may be submitted to the 
Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 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 functions of the agency and will have practical 
utility, accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to minimize this 
burden, and ways to enhance the 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Kline, Maritime 
Administration, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 
202-366-5744; fax: 202-366-7901, or e-mail: 
[email protected].
    Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
      Title of Collection: Obligation Guarantees--46 CFR part 298, 
Title XI.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information 
collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0018.
    Form Numbers: MA-163, MA-163A
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2002.
    Summary of Collection of Information: In accordance with the 
Merchant Marine Act, 1936, MARAD is authorized to execute a full faith 
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credit guarantee by the United States of debt obligations issued to 
finance or refinance the construction or reconstruction of vessels. In 
addition, the program allows for financing shipyard modernization and 
improvement projects.
    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 Merchant Marine Act, as well as 
businesses interested in shipyard modernization and improvements.
    Annual Responses: 21.
    Annual Burden: 1470 hours.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.

    Dated: March 19, 2002.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 02-7160 Filed 3-25-02; 8:45 am]
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