Eligibility of US-flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length to Obtain a Fishery Endorsement

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Published 30-Day FRN for 2133-0530 6.18.2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-23	Available
46 USC 50501 Entities Deemed Citizens of the U.S. 12.31.2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-20	Available
46 USC 12113 Fishery Endorsement 12.31.2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-20	Available
Published 60-Day FRN for 2133-0530 3.30.2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-20	Available
46 CFR 356.5 Affidavit of U.S. Citizenship 2.26.2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-20	Available
Supporting Statement A for 2133-0530 6.2.2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-23	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26692	Eligibility of US-flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length to Obtain a Fishery Endorsement		Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0530	ICR Reference No: 202605-2133-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202303-2133-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Eligibility of US-flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length to Obtain a Fishery Endorsement
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/24/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	500	500
Time Burden (Hours)	2,950	2,950
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The American Fisheries Act of 1998 (AFA), Title II, Division C, Public Law 105-277, requires that fishing industry vessels of 100 feet or greater in registered length must be owned and controlled by citizens of the United States within the meaning of 46 U.S.C. 50501. To comply with this requirement, MARAD’s Office of Chief Counsel, Division of Maritime Programs collects citizenship information through the use of an affidavit of U.S. citizenship for vessel owners, preferred mortgagees, mortgage trustees, and charterers. This information is required to obtain or retain benefits.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 277 202 Name of Law: The American Fisheries Act of 1998
  

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:
	91 FR 15689	03/30/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 36939	06/18/2026
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
Eligibility of US-flag Vessels of 100 Feet or Greater in Registered Length to Obtain a Fishery Endorsement

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	500	500	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,950	2,950	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: $292,820

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: 06/24/2026

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