As shown by the changes to this submission, FMC shall continue to report consistent and accurate estimates for the time and cost burdens of this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2016
12,975
0
11,692
5,484
0
5,163
0
0
151,474
Information obtained under 46 CFR 515 and through Form FMC-18 is used to determine the qualifications of ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs) and their compliance with shipping statutes and regulations and to enable the FMC to discharge its duties under the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, by ensuring that OTIs maintain acceptable evidence of financial responsibility. The types of respondents are persons desiring to obtain a license to act as an OTI; under the Act, OTIs may be either an ocean freight forwarder, a non-vessel-operating common carrier, or both.
Foreign-based, unlicensed NVOCCs must be registered with the Commission in accordance with § 515.19 of the Commission's proposed rule. Foreign-based, unlicensed NVOCCs are not subject to licensing. Without the collection of the information obtained through registration of foreign-based, unlicensed NVOCCs, however, the Commission basically has only the name and address of such NVOCCs. Those concerns brought to light the need for a registration process for foreign-based, unlicensed NVOCCs. The registration process requires such NVOCCs submit a registration form to the Commission that identifies the NVOCCs' legal name, trade name(s), principal address, contact information, including name and address of a contact person, and the name and address of the contact person for the designated legal agent for service of process in the United States. With the information newly-collected from foreign-based, unlicensed NVOCCs, the Commission proposes that it will be able to better protect the shipping public in the United States.
Reduction in annual cost burden due to the removal of filing fees incurred by respondents as they are only necessary to include if they fund a cost to the USG.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form FMC-18 OTI Licensing
OMB Supporting Statement for part 515 Final Rule (revised).docx
OTI Licensing