Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form MA-1080 Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program (MSP)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form MA-172 (Part II) Financial Report of Ship Carriers (Part II)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form MA-172 (Part I) Financial Report of Ship Carriers (Part I)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form SF-1034 Public Voucher for Purchase and Services Other than Personal	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
MARAD Response to Hanwha Letter 12.22.2025.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-12-22	Available
Hanwha Ocean USA - Docket No. MARAD–2025–0400 - 09152025 - FINAL.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-09-15	Available
PC_202507-2133-002_091525_104101_1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-09-15	Repair queued
Published 30-Day FRN for 2133-0525 8.15.2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-18	Available
46 CFR 296.3 Subpart A.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-07-22	Available
46 USC Chapter 531 Maritime Security Fleet 12.31.2023.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-07-22	Available
Published 60-Day FRN for 2133-0525 5.13.2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-07-22	Available
Supporting Statement for 2133-0525 12.22.2025.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-12-22	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26679	Application and Reporting Elements for participation in the Maritime Security Program	Form and Instruction	Modified	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program (MSP)
217357	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	Form and Instruction	Modified	Financial Report of Ship Carriers (Part II)
217089	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	Form and Instruction	Modified	Financial Report of Ship Carriers (Part I)
214418	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	Form and Instruction	Modified	Public Voucher for Purchase and Services Other than Personal

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0525	ICR Reference No: 202507-2133-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202107-2133-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/06/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/20/2025
Terms of Clearance: Agency responded to comments received from the public on the 30-day notice.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2026
Responses	212	0	212
Time Burden (Hours)	308	0	308
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,821	0	9,673

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Abstract: 46 U.S.C. 53101-11 provides for the enrollment of qualified vessels into the Maritime Security Fleet. Applications and amendments are used to select vessels for the Fleet.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 163 3517 Name of Law: National Defense Authorization 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:
	90 FR 20341	05/13/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 39462	08/15/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	MA-172 (Part II)	Financial Report of Ship Carriers (Part II)
Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	MA-172 (Part I)	Financial Report of Ship Carriers (Part I)
Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	SF-1034	Public Voucher for Purchase and Services Other than Personal
Application and Reporting Elements for participation in the Maritime Security Program	MA-1080	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program (MSP)

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	212	212	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	308	308	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,821	9,673	0	-4,852	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $105,561

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 08/20/2025

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