The Capital Construction Fund Program allows commercial fishermen to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Commerce to establish accounts to fund the construction, reconstruction, or replacement of a fishing vessel. Monies placed into the accounts receive tax deferral benefits. Persons must apply for the program to establish their eligibility.
US Code:
46 USC 27
Name of Law: Merchant Marine Act of 1936
Hours have been adjusted to match the times stated on the forms, resulting in an increase adjustment of 250 hours. Due to increased postage and copying costs, the total reporting/recordkeeping costs have increased from $3,180 to $3,620.
$37,638
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Richard VanGorder 301 713-2393 ext. 195
No
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.