The Commission is required by section
9 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. 40701-40706) to ensure
that controlled carriers (i.e., carriers owned or controlled by a
government) publish and use rates, charges, classifications, rules,
and regulations that are just and reasonable. Carriers are required
to notify the Commission of certain events, including certain
changes in ownership or control and their entry into the U.S. trade
when they meet certain ownership or control conditions, so that
that the Commission can determine whether they are controlled
carriers under the Act. 46 CFR 565.4. This information allows the
Commission to identify controlled carriers and to monitor their
activities to ensure that they do not engage in the acts prohibited
by section 9 of the Act (46 U.S.C. 40701-40706), i.e., to charge or
assess rates below a just and reasonable level or to reduce
effective tariff rates sooner than the 30th day after the date of
publication.
Steven Andersen 202 523-5740
generalcounsel@fmc.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.