Federal Register #MARAD20261454

MARAD Seeks Comments on Renewal of Voluntary Tanker Agreement Information Collection

This notice from the Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, seeks public comments on renewing an information collection for the Voluntary Tanker Agreement (VTA). - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Renewal of OMB information collection 2133-0505 for the Application to Participate in the Voluntary Tanker Agreement - Used to determine tanker capacity commitments for transporting petroleum and petroleum products in bulk by sea during national emergencies - Respondents: - Owners and operators of United States-registered product tankers - Estimated 15 respondents annually - Notable Requirements: - Minor changes to the application form for clarity and consistency - Information is used for national security contingency planning in coordination with United States Transportation Command - Collected information is classified - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is strictly an information collection renewal request

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 under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection, OMB 2133-0505, is used to determine capacity commitments by participants in the Voluntary Tanker Agreement, which is activated to meet the essential need for transportation of petroleum and petroleum products in bulk by sea. Minor changes are being made to the form to improve clarity and ensure consistency with program operations. The information collected is used to evaluate tanker capacity and develop contingency plans for national emergency requirements.

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