[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 38024]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15017]


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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.

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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 
February 22, 2008, and comments were due by April 22, 2008. No comments 
were received.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 1, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean McKeever, Maritime 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone: 202-366-5737; or e-mail: [email protected]. Copies of 
this collection also can be obtained from that office.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD).
    Title: Title XI Obligation Guarantees.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0018.
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals/businesses interested in obtaining 
loan guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels as well 
as businesses interested in shipyard modernization and improvements.
    Forms: MA-163, MA-163A.
    Abstract: In accordance with the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, 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. In addition, the program 
allows for financing shipyard modernization and improvement projects.
    Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 280 hours.
    Addressees: 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 June 26, 2008.
Murray Bloom,
Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration.
 [FR Doc. E8-15017 Filed 7-1-08; 8:45 am]
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