THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 9 AND 37 OF
THE SHIPPING ACT, 1916, REQUIRE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL OF
THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP, REGISTRY AND FLAG, OR CHARTER, LEASE, OR
MORTGAGE OF U.S. CITIZEN- OWNED DOCUMENTED AND UNDOCUMENTED VESSELS
TO A NON-CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, OR THE TRANSFER OF FOREIGN
FLAG VESSELS BY FOREIGN OWNERS, AS REQUIRED BY VARIOUS CONTRACTUAL
REQUIREMENTS. THIS APPROVAL IS INTENDED TO GIVE THE MARITIME
ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEFENS
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.