The information in this collection is required to determine a citizen's (owners and operators of U.S.-flag vessels) eligibility for benefits under the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) program and to determine their level of compliance once they have entered into an agreement. Each CCF applicant must provide the Maritime Administration, Office of Financial Approval, documents and materials required by the instructions in 46 CFR Part 390, Capital Construction Fund. No specific form is required, only a format specified in the regulations. The applications are examined by MARAD officials to determine the applicantâs eligibility and applications are retained electronically as part of the official file. Eligible citizens must submit a one-time application to establish a fund and annually file financial, trade and citizenship reports to remain participants in the CCF program.
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.