Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
part355 and315.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-23
46 appendix references.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-23
american fisheries act.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-23
87 FR 57977 2133-0012 .pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-23
87 FRN 50373 2133-0012.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-23
2133-0012 PRA Supporting Statement_final.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-09-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26590	Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0012	ICR Reference No: 202209-2133-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201906-2133-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No: 2133-0012
Title: Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/26/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2022
Responses	550	500
Time Burden (Hours)	2,750	2,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	123,778	0

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Abstract: In accordance with 46 CFR Part 355, shipowners, charterers, equity owners, ship managers, etc., seeking benefits provided by statute are required to provide on an annual basis, an Affidavit of U.S. Citizenship to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for analysis. The Affidavits of U.S. Citizenship filed with MARAD will be reviewed to determine if the Applicants are eligible to participate in the programs offered by the agency.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC Chapters 531, 535 and 537 Name of Law: Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship
  

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:
	87 FR 50373	08/16/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 57977	09/22/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Requirements for Establishing U.S. Citizenship -- 46 CFR 355

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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	550	500	0	50	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,750	2,500	0	250	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	123,778	0	0	123,778	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Updated to the packet are the Tanker Security Program (TSP), Cable Ship Security Program (CSP), and the Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) programs. The TSP and CSP programs are very similar to the Maritime Security Program. The CRF program is similar to the Capital Construction Fund program and has a significant number of respondents on an annual basis, which is why there is an increase in burden hours by 50 and the number of respondents by 50. Please contact Program Manager Michael Pucci for any additional questions at Michael.Pucci@dot.gov.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $154,770

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: 09/26/2022

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