Upon re-submission, MARAD should further specify the data submission expected from carriers, so that appropriate information can be gathered in order to make accurate vessel type determinations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2010
100
0
100
800
0
800
0
0
0
The purpose is to provide information to be used in the designation of service categories of individual vessels for purposes of compliance with the Cargo Preference Act under a MOU entered into by the USDA, US AID, and MARAD.
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.