THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 614 OF THE ACT
IS TO ALLOW A SUBSIDIZED OPERATO GREATER FLEXIBILITY OF OPERATIONS
THROUGH THE SUSPENSION OF ITS ODS AGREEMENT FOR ALL OR A PORTION OF
ITS VESSELS AND REDUCE THE DEPENDENCE ON MARITIME SUBSIDIES. THOSE
VESSELS WHICH ARE SUSPENDED MAY OPERATE IN ANY FOREIGN TRADE
WITHOUT THE CONTRACTUAL RESTRICTIONS OF THE ODS AGREEMENT.
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.