Federal Register #MARAD-2026-0961

MARAD Request for Comments: Renewal of Capital Construction Fund Program Information Collection

This notice from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, seeks public input on renewing an information collection for the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested - Purpose is to gather comments on the renewal of a federal information collection used to determine eligibility and compliance for CCF Agreements - The CCF program assists U.S.-flag vessel owners/operators in accumulating capital for ship modernization and expansion through tax-deferred funds - Notable details: - Reduction in respondents and burden hours since last renewal - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or technical requirements are specified - This is a rulemaking/public comment process, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

MARAD (Maritime Administration) 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) program. This collection is necessary for MARAD to determine an applicant's eligibility to enter a Capital Construction Fund Agreement and their compliance with program requirements. The program assists owners and operators of U.S.-flag vessels in accumulating capital for modernization and expansion through tax-deferred ship construction funds. The notice includes details about the reduction in respondents and burden hours since the last renewal and provides URLs for full texts and supporting documents.

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