SECURES DATA CONSISTING OF THE OCEAN
FREIGHT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURE OF U.S. CARRIERS-OPERATORS
OPERATING OWNED OR CHARTERED VESSELS UNDER EITHER U.S. OR FOREIGN
FLAGS. AUTHORIZED BY THE BRETTON WOODS. AGREEMENTS AT AND E.O.
1003. REQUIRED FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE OF THE INTERNATIONAL
TRANSPORTATION OF THE U.S. BALANCE OF PAYMENT ACCOUNTS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.