46 CFR 535-Ocean Common Carrier and Marine Terminal Operator Agreements Subject to the Shipping Act of 1984.
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/27/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2024
2,637
3,336
14,279
15,655
0
0
The Shipping Act of 1984 (Shipping Act or Act), 46 U.S.C. 40101 et seq., requires that Vessel Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs) and Marine Terminal Operators (MTO) file agreements with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission). Section 40301 identifies which agreements between VOCCs and MTOs fall within the jurisdiction of the Act. Section 40302 requires that carriers and MTOs file those agreements with the Commission. Section 40304 directs, and provides the authority for, Commission action on filed agreements, including submission of information from parties to an agreement. Section 40104 provides the authority for the Commission to require periodic or special reports from carriers and other related persons.
Burden associated with agreement filings decreased in part due to a decrease in the number of agreements filed since the last renewal. Burden associated with agreements requiring an information form increased due to additional requirements on this form (FMC-150). Net decrease in total burden associated with agreements filing.
Burden associated with monitoring reports and meeting minutes decreased in part due to a decrease in the number of meeting minutes filed annually. Burden increased in part due to new requirements on monitoring reports for alliance agreements. In total, a net decrease in total burden associated with agreements monitoring.
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-150 Agreements and Modifications: Information Form for Agreements
Part 535 Agreements IC Supporting Statement.pdf
Agreements and Modifications: Information Form for Agreements