[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 87 (Friday, May 3, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 36847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09668]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2024-0065]


Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved 
Information Collection: Title XI Obligation Guarantees

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on 
our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0018 
(Title XI Obligations Guarantees) will be used to evaluate an 
applicant's project and capabilities, make the required determinations, 
and administer any agreements executed upon approval of loan 
guarantees. This collection is being updated to include minor changes 
to the instructions to streamline the data collection process through 
electronic submission capability. There is also a reduction in the 
public burden since the last renewal. We are required to publish this 
notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and 
affected agencies.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 2, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. MARAD-2024-
0065 through one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Search 
using the above DOT docket number and follow the online instructions 
for submitting comments.
     Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except on Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and 
docket number for this rulemaking.

    Note:  All comments received will be posted without change to 
www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided.

    Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the Department's performance; (b) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for the Department to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without 
reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will 
summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Gilmore, Director, 202-366-2118, 
Office of Marine Financing, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Title XI Obligations Guarantees--46 CFR part 298.
    OMB Control Number: 2133-0018.
    Type of Request: Extension With Change of a Previously Approved 
Collection.
    Abstract: In accordance with 46 U.S.C. chapter 537, 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.
    Respondents: Individuals/businesses interested in obtaining loan 
guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels as well as 
businesses interested in shipyard modernization and improvements.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 5.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 150.
    Annual Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 750.
    Frequency of Response: Once Annually.

(Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 
35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.49.)

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-09668 Filed 5-2-24; 8:45 am]
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