This mandatory Annual Report is
submitted by every graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and
graduates of the State Maritime Academies who have received Student
Incentive Payment (SIP) Federal funds. The Maritime Administration
uses the collection of these annual reports to monitor the
fulfillment of the graduates’ service obligation for
compliance.
US Code:
46
USC 51306 Name of Law: Cadet Commitment Agreements
US Code: 46
USC 51509 Name of Law: Student Incentive Payment Agreements
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.