Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355 and 366

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Published 30-Day FRN for 2133-0012 2.24.2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-26	Available
46 CFR part355 and 315.pdf 10.1.2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-13	Available
46 CFR appendix references 10.1.2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-13	Available
PLAW-105-277 American Fisheries Act 10.21.1998.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-13	Repair queued
Published 60-Day FRN for 2133-0012 12.16.2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-13	Available
Supporting Statement A for 2133-0012 2.13.2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-02-18	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26590	Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355 and 366		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0012	ICR Reference No: 202602-2133-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202209-2133-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No: 30-Day FRN Added; ICR for OMB Review
Title: Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355 and 366
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: 04/07/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/27/2026
Terms of Clearance: MARAD will keep OMB updated on efforts to reduce burden on this collection.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2029	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	550	0	550
Time Burden (Hours)	2,750	0	2,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	123,778

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Abstract: In accordance with 46 CFR Part 355, shipowners, charterers, equity owners, ship managers, etc., seeking benefits provided by statute are required to provide on an annual basis, an Affidavit of U.S. Citizenship to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for analysis. The Affidavits of U.S. Citizenship filed with MARAD will be reviewed to determine if the Applicants are eligible to participate in the programs offered by the agency.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC Chapters 531, 535 and 537 Name of Law: Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship
  

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 58367	12/16/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 8947	02/24/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355 and 366

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	550	550	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,750	2,750	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	123,778	0	-123,778	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: $121,330

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: 02/27/2026

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