Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Tanker Security Program
By Transportation Department, Maritime Administration · Oct 8, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0554 (Application and Reporting Elements for Participation in the Tanker Security Program) is used to evaluate the eligibility of applicants for participation in the Tanke
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AI analysisbureaucratic languageThe phrasing uses formal agency terminology and references statutory authority, typical of government notices.
emphasis on complianceThe statement underscores the legal obligation to follow procedural rules, reinforcing the notice’s regulatory purpose.
minimal detailThe notice provides only a brief description of the changes, offering no specifics about the amendments, which limits transparency for stakeholders.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The notice does not explain why the Tanker Security Program is needed, what specific eligibility criteria are evaluated, or how the public comment process might influence the final collection requirements.
Important context
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, federal agencies must obtain OMB approval for information collections and solicit public comment to ensure that the burden on respondents is minimized and that the collection serves a legitimate purpose. The Tanker Security Program is a maritime security initiative, and updates to its application form could affect stakeholders such as shipping companies and port operators.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe text is purely informational and does not contain opinion; it reports MARAD's procedural steps and requirements.