Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form MA-1080 Application and Reporting Elements for participation in the Maritime Security Program Form and Instruction	Modified
Form MA-172 Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program Form and Instruction	Modified
Form MA-172 Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program Form and Instruction	Modified
Form SF-1034 Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program Form and Instruction	Modified
MSP Notice 2017-25898.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-15
30-day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-15
60-day FRN 4-7-21.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-15
iSupporting Statement _ MSP.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-07-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26679	Application and Reporting Elements for participation in the Maritime Security Program Form and Instruction	Modified
217357	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program Form and Instruction	Modified
217089	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program Form and Instruction	Modified
214418	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0525	ICR Reference No: 202107-2133-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201806-2133-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No: 2133-0525
Title: Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/19/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2021
Responses	212	212
Time Burden (Hours)	308	308
Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,673	9,564

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Abstract: Subtitle C, Title XXXV of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2004, The Maritime Security Act of 2003 (MSA 2003), as amended, provides for enrollment of eligible vessels in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) for FY 2006 through FY 2015. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 extended the MSP from fiscal year 2016 through 2025. The respondents are required, to obtain and/or retain benefits, to submit an initial application in written form to the Secretary of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation. The application format, can be completed electronically and submitted electronically (electronic signatures are accepted). The application information is used by MARAD’s Office of Sealift Support to evaluate eligibility of the applicant for participation in the MSP. In addition, respondents are required to submit monthly vouchers and reports that require certification under the signature of an authorized company representative and an annual financial report. The monthly vouchers and reports can also be submitted electronically as well as the annual financial reports. Monthly and annual reporting information is submitted directly to the Office of Sealift Support, and is used to monitor participant compliance with program requirements. Requests for amendments are handled in the same manner as an application.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 163 3517 Name of Law: National Defense Authorization Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 18116	04/07/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 35561	07/06/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	MA-172	Financial Report of Ship Carriers (Part II)
Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	SF-1034	Public Voucher for Purchase and Services Other than Personal
Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program	MA-172	Financial Report of Ship Carriers (Part I)
Application and Reporting Elements for participation in the Maritime Security Program	MA-1080	Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program (MSP)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	212	212	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	308	308	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,673	9,564	0	0	109	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $132,557

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/19/2021

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