[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 46914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15862]



[[Page 46914]]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information 
Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information 
Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the 
information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The 
Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting 
comments on the following collection of information was published on 
May 5, 2005, and comments were due by July 5, 2005. One comment was 
received by MARAD opposing and objecting to any waivers of any kind 
being extended due to terrorist concerns. While MARAD appreciates 
public input regarding the small vessel waiver program, this notice is 
concerned only with the information collection under review. MARAD is 
required to and requested comments specifically about 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. 
Because this comment does not address this information collection, 
MARAD will not address the respondent's comments in this action.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Cassidy, Maritime 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone: 202-366-5506; FAX: 202-366-6988; or e-mail: 
[email protected]. Copies of this collection also can be obtained 
from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD).
    Title: Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small 
Passenger Vessels.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0529.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Small passenger vessel owners who desire to 
operate in the coastwise trade.
    Forms: None.
    Abstract: Owners of small passenger vessels desiring waiver of the 
coastwise trade laws affecting small passenger vessels will be required 
to file a written application and justification for waiver to the 
Maritime Administration (MARAD). The agency will review the application 
and make a determination whether to grant the requested waiver.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 100 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 MARAD Desk Officer.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the agency'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. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its 
full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.

    Authority: 49 CFR 1.66.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 3, 2005.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-15862 Filed 8-10-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-81-P