Federal Register #2026-20761

MARAD Request for Comments on War Risk Insurance Information Collection Renewal

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is seeking public comments on renewing its War Risk Insurance information collection, not soliciting products or services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Financial Approvals and Marine Insurance. - Purpose: Renew OMB information collection 2133-0011, “War Risk Insurance, Applications, and Related Information.” The forms help MARAD assess applicant and vessel eligibility, identify requested insured risks, and document program requirements, including intended operation in U.S. waterborne commerce. - Program context: War Risk Insurance provides U.S. government coverage when commercial war-risk insurance is unavailable on reasonable terms. - Estimated reporting burden: 20 respondents and 20 responses annually, for 258 total annual burden hours. - Procurement scope: This is a public-comment notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to request OMB approval to renew information collection OMB 2133-0011, “War Risk Insurance, Applications, and Related Information.” The information is used to determine applicant and vessel eligibility for the War Risk Insurance program, including eligibility for government insurance when commercial insurance is unavailable on reasonable terms. The forms also identify requested insured perils and document the applicant’s eligibility and intent to operate insured property in U.S. waterborne commerce in accordance with MARAD warranties. Comments are due by December 8, 2026.

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