THIS ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS IS
SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 213(C) OF
THE MERCHANT MARINE ACT OF 1936, AS AMENDED WHICH PROVIDES THAT:
"THE RELATIVE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OR RECONDITIONING OF COMPARABLE
OCEAN VESSELS IN SHIPYARDS IN THE VARIOUS COASTAL DISTRICTS IF THE
UNITED STATES, TOGETHER WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO HOW SUCH
SHIPYARDS MAY COMPETE FOR WORK ON AN EQUALIZED BASIS."
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.