[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 30560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-14504]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[Docket No. MARAD-99-5792]
Information Collection Available for Public Comments and
Recommendations
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) intentions to
request approval for three years of an existing information collection
entitled, ``46 CFR Part 298--Title XI Obligation Guarantees.''
DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before August 9, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Ladd, Financial Analyst, Office
of Ship Financing, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW,
Room 8122, Washington, D.C. 20590, telephone number--202-366-5744.
Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: 46 CFR Part 298--Title XI Obligation
Guarantees
Type of Request: Approval of an existing information collection
OMB Control Number: 2133-0018
Form Number: MA-163, MA-163A
Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from the date of approval
Summary of Collection of Information: In accordance with the
Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (Act), MARAD is authorized to execute a full
faith and credit guarantee by the United States of debt obligations
issued to finance or refinance the construction or reconstruction of
vessels.
Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is
necessary for MARAD officials to evaluate an applicant's project and
capabilities, make the required determinations, and administer any
agreements executed upon approval of loan guarantees.
Description of Respondents: Individuals/businesses interested in
obtaining loan guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels
satisfying criteria under the Act.
Annual Responses: 25 responses.
Annual Burden: 1750 hours.
Comments: Comments should refer to the docket number that appears
at the top of this document. Written comments maybe submitted to the
Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20590. Comments may also be submitted by electronic
means via the Internet at http://dmses.dot.gov/submit. Specifically,
address whether this information collection is necessary for proper
performance of the function of the agency and will have practical
utility, accuracy of the burden estimates, ways to minimize this
burden, and ways to enhance quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected. All comments received will be available
for examination at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., et.
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An electronic version
of this document is available on the World Wide Web at http://
dms.dot.gov.
By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
Dated: June 3, 1999.
Joel C. Richard,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-14504 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am]
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