Maritime Administration (MARAD) Mariner Preparedness Exercise (PrepEx) Survey (MARAD Mariner PrepEx Survey)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form MA-1082 Maritime Administration (MARAD) Exercise Breakout Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
Published 30-Day FRN for 2133-0550 12.23.2025.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-29
Non Substantive Change for 2133-0559 9.16.2025.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-11-21
49 CFR 1.92 The Maritime Administration... 1.30.2025.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-11-21
Published 60-Day FRN for 2133-0550 10.2.2025.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-11-21
Supporting Statement B for 2133-0550 9.23.2025.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-11-21
Supporting Statement A for 2133-0550 12.29.2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-12-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
238250	Maritime Administration (MARAD) Exercise Breakout Survey Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0550	ICR Reference No: 202511-2133-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202203-2133-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Maritime Administration (MARAD) Mariner Preparedness Exercise (PrepEx) Survey (MARAD Mariner PrepEx Survey)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/30/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2025
Responses	1,750	1,523
Time Burden (Hours)	146	127
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a survey that will be conducted on a voluntary basis that provides vital information to the Ready Reserve Force Program. This exercise is designed to test MARAD’s internal administrative procedures, as well as the coordination necessary for a complete activation of MARAD's Ready Reserve Force (RRF) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Surge Sealift Fleet to meet strategic sealift requirements. Periodic testing is necessary in view of the dynamics that affect the RRF program, which include changes in RRF fleet composition, readiness status, ship location as well as changes to the seafaring manpower base.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 192 Name of Law: The Maritime Administration
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 47899	10/22/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 60234	12/23/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Exercise Breakout Survey	MA-1082	Mariner PrepEx Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,750	1,523	0	227	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	146	127	0	19	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: During the most recent administration of this survey in April 2025, 1,463 mariners were needed to crew the 48 ships in the RRF fleet. MARAD anticipates that the RRF fleet will increase from 48 ships (as of July 2025) to 57 ships by the end of FY 2026. Therefore, the number of mariners needed to crew a projected RRF fleet of 57 ships will increase to no more than 1,750.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/30/2025

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