Persons desiring waiver of the
coastwise trade laws affecting small passenger vessels may file a
written application and justification for waiver to the Maritime
Administration (MARAD).
US Code:
46
USC 12121 Name of Law: Small passenger vessels and uninspected
passenger vessels
US Code: 46
USC 12132 Name of Law: Loss of coastwise trade privileges
US Code: 46
USC 55102 Name of Law: Transportation of merchandise
US Code: 46
USC 55103 Name of Law: Transportation of passengers
US Code: 46
USC 12101 Name of Law: Coastwise endorsement
In recent years the number of
respondents (or applicants for a waiver) has increased to an
average of 95 applicants (per year over the last three years) from
75 applicants per year during the recession. The change, or the
increase number of applicants is because of an increase in demand
for such services.
$42,909
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Michael Hokana 202 366-0760
michael.hokana@dot.gov
No
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.