Prior to further approval of this collection, MARAD should consider providing a checklist or some other instrument to help respondents navigate the regulatory text.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2014
62
0
62
46
0
46
0
0
0
This collection of information concerns the approval of marine hull underwriters to insure MARAD program vessels. Applicants are required to submit financial data to 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.