U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for Admission

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form KP2- 65 USMMA Online Application for Admissions	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Published 30-day FRN for 2133-0010 8.18.2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-18	Available
Non Substantive Change Template for 2133-0010 5.6.2025.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2025-08-05	Available
46 CFR 310.57 Application and Selection of Midshipmen.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-05	Available
Published 60-day FRN for 2133-0010 5.29.2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-18	Available
Supporting Statement for 2133-0010 8.5.2025.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-08-07	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26582	U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for Admission	Form and Instruction	Modified	USMMA Online Application for Admissions

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0010	ICR Reference No: 202508-2133-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202111-2133-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for Admission
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 12/02/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/20/2025
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2025
Responses	2,000	0	2,000
Time Burden (Hours)	6,000	0	10,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	151,000	0	0

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Abstract: The Candidate Application for Admission is administered through the USMMA Student Information System (SIS), PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (UCAS). Candidates must create an applicant account and log into the SIS via ogin.gov. The application system will be used by the Office of Admissions and the Candidate Evaluation Board (CEB) to select the best qualified candidates for admission. Candidates will also provide contact information for guidance counselors, teachers and physical fitness evaluations, who are asked to provide information on the applicant's behalf that is also used in the admission process.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 51302 Name of Law: Nomination and Competitive Appointment of Cadets
  

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 22825	05/29/2025
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: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Candidate Application for Admission	KP2- 65	USMMA Online Application for Admissions

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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	2,000	2,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,000	10,000	0	-4,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	151,000	0	0	151,000	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: There is a reduction in the total burden hours from 10,000 to 6,000 due to the implementation of the electronic application and admissions process to replace the paper-based process. Additionally, the cost burden was updated from $ 0 to $ 151,000 to include the costs to respondents for taking entrance exams and subsequently mailing test scores as part of their required application for admissions.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,783,100

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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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