Federal Register #MARAD-2026-1262

Request for Comments on Renewal of Mariner Survey Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comments on the renewal of the Mariner Survey information collection by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Seeking comments on the renewal of the "Mariner Survey" information collection - Survey targets credentialed U.S. merchant mariners - Used to estimate the number of mariners willing and available to serve during national emergencies - Survey Details: - Transitioned from pretest to full survey - Respondent pool increased from 690 to 5,162 - Annual burden hours increased from 247 to 1,721 - Survey is conducted biennially (every two years) - Minor clarifications made to survey questions; Cognitive Interview instrument eliminated - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Unique Requirements: - Focused on information collection to assess maritime workforce capacity for surge operations and national emergencies - Voluntary participation by credentialed U.S. merchant mariners

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its intention to renew an information collection titled "Mariner Survey." This voluntary survey targets credentialed U.S. merchant mariners to estimate the number willing and available to serve during national emergencies. The survey has transitioned from a pretest to a full survey, with increased respondent numbers and minor clarifications to questions. The data collected will help assess the maritime workforce's capacity to support sealift operations and commerce during surge operations.

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