🚢Comments Requested on Coastwise Trade Waiver Application Renewal
Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels
Summary
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on its intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0529 (Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels) is used to identify the effect of potential foreign-built small passenger vessel coastwise operations on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses. Since the last renewal there was an increase in the total respondents, responses, burden hours and cost to respondents. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Maritime Administration
Business Impact
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The document indicates a renewal of the information collection that requires input from owners of small passenger vessels on the impact of foreign-built vessels on U.S. maritime businesses. This implies compliance and regulatory requirements for those operating in this sector, affecting business operations and potential costs associated with the information collection process.