Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0892

Request for Public Comments on Mariner Survey Information Collection Renewal

This opportunity is a request for public comments on the renewal of the "Mariner Survey" information collection by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation. - Government Buyer: - Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation - Purpose: - Seeking feedback on the renewal of the voluntary "Mariner Survey" targeting credentialed U.S. merchant mariners - Survey estimates the number of qualified mariners available and willing to serve during national emergencies - Notable Details: - No products or services are being procured - Survey participation and burden hours have increased since implementation - Minor clarifications made to survey questions - Cognitive Interview instrument has been eliminated - Only government entity involved is MARAD; no OEMs or vendors are referenced

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection titled "Mariner Survey," which transitions from a pretest survey to a full voluntary survey of merchant mariners. The survey collects information to determine the number of qualified mariners available and willing to serve during a period of national need. Since implementation, the number of respondents and burden hours have increased significantly. Minor changes were made to clarify survey questions, and the Cognitive Interview instrument was eliminated. Comments are due by August 3, 2026.

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