Federal Register #3072-0018

FMC Seeks Comments on Renewal of OTI Licensing and Compliance Information Collection

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of its information collection for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs): - Government Buyer: - Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) - Purpose: - Renewal of information collection for licensing, financial responsibility, and compliance of OTIs - Includes forms FMC18, FMC48, FMC48A, FMC65, FMC67, FMC68, FMC69, and FMC69A - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or commercial services are being procured - Renewal covers data collection and compliance monitoring for OTIs - Notable Requirements: - Incorporates a new electronic platform (Microsoft Entra and ServiceNow) to reduce administrative burden - Increase in the number of entities required to respond (estimated 9,611 entities, 19,046 responses) - Applies to both domestic and foreign-based, unlicensed NVOCCs - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is not a product or service procurement - Unique Aspects: - Focus on regulatory compliance and electronic modernization - Seeks public input on the renewal process

Description

The Federal Maritime Commission invites comments on the renewal of an existing information collection related to licensing, financial responsibility requirements, and general duties for ocean transportation intermediaries. The renewal includes updates due to a new electronic platform and an increase in the number of entities required to respond. The collection supports the Commission's ability to determine qualifications and compliance of ocean transportation intermediaries. Comments are requested by October 13, 2026.

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