REPORTS PROVIDE FINANCIAL DATA FOR
SURVEILLANCE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S RISK AND POTENTIAL LIABILITIES
UNDER THE VARIOUS MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS.
AUTHORITY: SEC. 204, 49 STAT. 1987; 46 U.S.C. 1114. SEC. 606, 49
STAT. 2004; 46 U.S.C. 1176. SECS. 204(B) AND 1109 MMA 1936 (46
U.S.C. 1114(B), 1279(B).
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.