Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0062

MARAD Requests Comments on Renewal of Capital Construction Fund Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comments on the renewal of an information collection by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Seeking comments on the renewal of the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) and Exhibits information collection - The CCF program helps U.S.-flag vessel owners/operators accumulate capital for ship modernization and expansion through tax deferral - Scope: - No procurement of products or services is involved - The collection is used to determine eligibility for CCF Agreements and ensure compliance with program requirements - Respondent Details: - Estimated 160 respondents annually - Total annual burden of 2,160 hours - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action but an information collection activity - The notice is part of the federal rulemaking process to gather input from the public and affected agencies

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 related to the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) and Exhibits. This collection is necessary for MARAD to determine an applicant's eligibility to enter a CCF Agreement and ensure compliance with program requirements. The CCF is a tax-deferred ship construction fund designed to assist owners and operators of U.S.-flag vessels in accumulating capital for modernization and expansion. Since the last renewal, there has been a reduction in respondents, responses, and burden hours. Comments are solicited to inform the renewal process.

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