THE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FROM ALL
CITIZENS WHO OWN OR OPERATE VESSE IN THE U.S., FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC
COMMERCE AND WHO DESIRE "TAX" BENEFIT UNDER THE CRF PROGRAM. THE
ANNUAL STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED FROM EACH RESPONDENT IN ORDER FOR
THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION TO PROPERLY ADMINISTER AND MONITOR THE
"MERCHANT MARINE" PROGRAM.
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.