SURETY BONDS, PERFORMANCE BONDS,
INTERNATIONAL TRADE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE REGULATIONS,
TARIFF/AGREEMENTS, SHIPPING INDUSTRY WATER TRANSPOR REGULATIONS
IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF P.L. 101-595 (NON-VESSEL-OPERATING
COMMON CARRIER AMENDMENTS OF 1990) WHICH REQUIRE THE FILING OF
BONDS, ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR DESIGNATION OF RESIDEN AGENTS FOR
CARRIERS NOT DOMICILED IN THE U.S., AND PROVIDE A MEANS FOR
NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC OF THE REQUIREMENTS AND AVAILABILITY OF
SURETY
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.