Elements of Request for Course Approval

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
MTSA Guidelines for Maritime Security Training Course Providers.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-11-16	Available
MTSA 2011 MARAD Supporting Statement.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-11-16	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26700	Elements of Request for Course Approval		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0535	ICR Reference No: 201109-2133-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201010-2133-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No: 2133-0535
Title: Elements of Request for Course Approval
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/18/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/01/2011
Terms of Clearance: MARAD uploaded the Elements of Request for Course Approval guidelines document in the supplementary documents section to better illustrate its criteria for approval. MARAD also revised its cost of time burden estimate to reflect the correct number of responses (45).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2011
Responses	45	0	99
Time Burden (Hours)	450	0	990
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To assist parties charged with implementing the education and training provisions of Section 109 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, MARAD has developed a voluntary program of maritime security course approval. Course providers wishing to have their courses designated as incorporating the standards and curriculum developed under Section 109 may submit a Request for Course Approval in accordance with the elements described in this collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 295 109 Name of Law: Maritime Transportation Security Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 28845	05/18/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 55731	09/08/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Elements of Request for Course Approval

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	45	99	0	-54	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	450	990	0	-540	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Due to the lack of funds, there was a decrease in the number of providers submitting Maritime Security Training courses for approval.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $100,750

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/01/2011

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