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Renewal of Agency Information Collections of Previously Approved Collections; Ocean Transportation Intermediaries; 3072-0018; 60-Day Public Comment Request
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The Federal Maritime Commission is renewing its information collection process for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, which includes licensing and financial responsibility requirements. This update aims to reduce paperwork and make it easier for businesses to comply by using a new electronic platform. More companies will now be required to provide information. Insurance agents should be aware of these changes and encourage their clients in the shipping industry to participate in the public comment period to share their thoughts.
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As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) invites comments on the information collection related to Licensing, Financial Responsibility Requirements and General Duties for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and Related Forms. This notice announces a renewal of an existing collection and includes updates to the collection based on reduction in burden hours due to a new electronic platform and an increase in the number of entities required to respond.