The prescribed report is necessary for
the Maritime Administration to fulfill its responsibilities under
PR 17, 73rd Congress and 46 App. U.S.C. 1241 for the control and
surveillance of ocean shipments moving under Cargo Preference laws;
and to ensure compliance and equitable distribution of shipments
made between U.S.-flaage and foreign ships.
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.