SECTION 15 OF THE SHIPPING ACT, 1916
(ACT) GRANTS THE COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO APPROVE, DISAPPROVE,
CANCEL OR MODIFY AGREEMENTS OR AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS. PERSONS
SEEKING ANTITRUST PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE ACT MUST PROVIDE THE
COMMISSION WITH AGREEMENTS AND MODIFICATIO OR CANCELLATIONS OF SUCH
AGREEMENTS UNDER THE ACT'S REQUIREMENTS.
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.