THE INFORMATION IN THE REPORT IS USED
TO DETERMINE THE ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF APPLICANTS FOR NEW
CONTAINERSHIPS BEING BUILT AND OPERATED UNDER CONSTRUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL SUBSIDY (CDS) AND OPERATING DIFFERENTIAL SUBSIDY
(ODS), AND THE ESSENTIALITY OF SERVICES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 605C
OF THE MERCHANT MARINE ACT. INFORMATION ON CONTAINER SHIPMENTS IS
ALSO USED BY MARINE ANALYSTS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDIES ON
MARKET PENETRATION OR FLEET REQUIREMENTS
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:
(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;
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.