53044 Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 197 / Friday, October 10, 1997 / Notices

Abstract: The 1974 U.S.-Canada

Nonscheduled Air Services Agreement

provides that Canadian air taxi

operators that meet the criteria imposed

by the Canadian and U.S. governments

will be authorized to fly into the U.S.

The Agreement further provides that

such authorization will be considered

with a minimum of procedural delay.

Prior to the adoption of Part 294

Canadian air taxi operators were

required to formally seek this

authorization by a somewhat lengthy

process. The Airline Deregulation Act of

1978 expanded the Department of

Transportation’s exemption powers to

include foreign air carriers. Part 294 was

adopted to provide a simpler method of

obtaining Department approval and

Form 4505 was developed to request

only the information necessary to

ensure that applicant Canadian

operators meet the U.S. requirements for

operating authority. Approval of this

authority also exempts Canadian charter

air taxi operators from certain

provisions of Subtitle VII of Title 49 of

the United States Code (Transportation).

Collection of this information is

necessary to determine whether or not

a Canadian air taxi meets the U.S.

criteria for an operating authorization.

Respondents: Small Canadian air

carriers operating aircraft with 60 seats

or less or 18,000 pounds payload or less.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

27.

Average Annual Burden per

Respondent: 30 minutes.

Estimated Total Burden on

Respondents: 14 hours.

This information collection is

available for inspection at the Special

Authorities Division (X–57), Office of

Aviation Analysis, DOT, at the address

above. Copies of 14 CFR Part 294 can be

obtained from Ms. Ronale Taylor at the

address and telephone number shown

above.

Comments are Invited on: (a) Whether

the proposed collection of information

is necessary for the proper performance

of the functions of the Department,

including whether the information will

have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of

the Department’s estimate of the burden

of the proposed information collection;

(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility

and clarity of the information to be

collected; and (d) ways to minimize the

burden of the collection of information

on respondents, including the use of

automated collection techniques or

other forms of information technology.

All responses to this notice will be

summarized and included in the request

for OMB approval. All comments will

also become a matter of public record.

Issued in Washington, DC on October 6,

1997.

John V. Coleman,

Office of Aviation Analysis.

[FR Doc. 97–26924 Filed 10–9–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–62–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

Notice of Request for Extension and

Revision of a Currently Approved

Information Collection

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for

comments.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44

U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended) this

notice announces the Department of

Transportation’s (DOT) intention to

request a reinstatement without change

of a previously approved collection for

which approval has expired.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be

received by November 9, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to

the Special Authorities Division (X–57),

Office of Aviation Analysis, Office of

the Secretary, U.S. Department of

Transportation, 400 7th Street, SW.,

Washington, DC 20590–0002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.

Ronale Taylor or Mr. Charles McGuire,

Office of the Secretary, Office of

Aviation Analysis, X–57, Department of

Transportation, at the address above.

Telephone: (202) 366–1037/9539.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Foreign Air Freight Forwarders

and Foreign Cooperative Shippers

Associations.

OMB Control Number: 2106–0036.

Expiration Date: May 1997.

Type of Request: Reinstatement

without change of a previously

approved collection for which approval

has expired.

Abstract: Title 14 CFR Part 297 (sec.

297.10) grants foreign indirect air

carriers an exemption from certain

provisions of Subtitle VII of Title 49 of

the United States Code (Transportation)

in order that they may consolidate air

freight shipments in the U.S. for further

transportation on direct air carrier

flights. One of the requirements of Part

297 is that the carriers apply for and

receive an approved registration from

the Department before operating (sec.

297.20). The registration information

required makes it possible for the

Department to consider the grant or

denial of access to U.S. markets by

foreign-owned companies based on the

availability of reciprocal privileges for

U.S. carriers abroad. Without this

requirement, the Department could not

protect the competitive and financial

interests of U.S. carriers. The form used

for these collections is simplified and

requests only basic information about

the carriers ownership and

management.

Respondents: Foreign indirect air

carriers.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

15.

Average Annual Burden per

Respondent: 30 minutes.

Estimated Total Burden on

Respondents: 8 hours.

This information collection is

available for inspection at the Special

Authorities Division (X–57), Office of

Aviation Analysis, DOT, at the address

above. Copies of 14 CFR Part 297 can be

obtained from Ms. Ronale Taylor at the

address and telephone number shown

above.

Comments are Invited on: (a) Whether

the proposed collection of information

is necessary for the proper performance

of the functions of the Department,

including whether the information will

have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of

the Department’s estimate of the burden

of the proposed information collection;

(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility

and clarity of the information to be

collected; and (d) ways to minimize the

burden of the collection of information

on respondents, including the use of

automated collection techniques or

other forms of information technology.

All responses to this notice will be

summarized and included in the request

for OMB approval. All comments will

also become a matter of public record.

Issued in Washington, DC on October 6,

1997.

John V. Coleman,

Office of Aviation Analysis.

[FR Doc. 97–26925 Filed 10–9–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–62–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping

Requirements: Agency Information

Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the

Paperwork Reduction Act 1995 (44 USC

Chapter 35), this notice announces that

the Information Collection Request (ICR)

abstracted below has been forwarded to
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the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) for review and comment. The

ICR describes the nature of the

information collection and its expected

burden. The Federal Register Notice

with a 60-day comment period soliciting

comments on the following collection of

information was published on July 31,

1997 [62 41127].

DATES: Comments must be submitted on

or before November 10, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.

Erhard W. Koehler, 202/366–2631 or

FAX 202/366–3954, Division of Ship

Maintenance and Repair, Maritime

Administration, MAR–611, Room 2119,

Department of Transportation, 400

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC

20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Maritime Administration

Title: Maintenance and Repair

Cumulative Summary.

OMB Number: 2133–0007.

Type of Request: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Affected Public: Subsidized ship

operators.

Abstract: The collection consists of

form MA–140 to which are attached

invoices and other supporting

documents for expenses claimed for

subsidy. Subsidized operators submit

form MA–140 to the appropriate

MARAD region office for review within

60 days of the termination of a

subsidized voyage.

Estimated Annual Burden Hours:

1,200.

Number of Respondents: 4.

Needs and Users: The collected

information is necessary to perform the

reviews required in order to permit

payment of Maintenance and Repair

subsidy.

Address: Send comments to the Office

of Information and Regulatory Affairs,

Office of Management and Budget, 725–

17th Street, NW., Washington, DC

20503, Attention DOT Desk Officer.

Comments are invited on: whether the

proposed collection of information is

necessary for the proper performance of

the functions of the Department,

including whether the information will

have practical utility; the accuracy of

the Department’s estimate of the burden

of the proposed information collection;

ways to enhance the quality, utility and

clarity of the information to be

collected; and ways to minimize the

burden of the collection of information

on respondents, including the use of

automated collection techniques or

other forms of information technology.

Issued in Washington, DC, on October 3,

1997.

Vanester M. Williams,

Clearance Officer, United States Department

of Transportation.

[FR Doc. 97–26921 Filed 10–9–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–62–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping

Requirements; Agency Information

Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the

Paperwork Reduction Act 1995 (44 USC

Chapter 35), this notice announces that

the Information Collection Request (ICR)

abstracted below has been forwarded to

the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) for review and comment. The

ICR describes the nature of the

information collection and its expected

burden. The Federal Register Notice

with a 60-day comment period soliciting

comments on the following collection of

information was published on April 18,

1997 [62 FR 19160].

DATES: Comments must be submitted on

or before November 10, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.

Claretta Duren, (202) 366–4636, Federal

Highway Administration, Department of

Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,

SW., Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA)

Title: Statement of Materials and

Labor used by Contractor on Highway

Construction Involving Federal Funds.

OMB Number: 2125–0033.

Type of Request: Reinstatement,

without change, of a previously

approved collection for which approval

has expired.

Affected Public: Contractors.

Abstract: The form ‘‘FHWA–47

‘‘Statement of Materials and Labor Used

by Contractors on Highway

Construction Involving Federal Funds’’

is needed in order to obtain information

on the usage of materials and labor in

highway construction. Title 29 U.S.C. 2

authorizes the Department of Labor to

collect the labor-related information

using its own forces or by getting the

information from other Federal

agencies. An informal agreement has

been reached for FHWA to collect the

desired data for the Department of

Labor. This information is used by

FHWA for estimating current material

usage and cost distribution on Federalaid highway construction contracts to

aid in planning for future requirements

based on anticipated program levels.

There is also considerable interest by

industry, particularly suppliers of

highway construction materials, for the

usage information derived from the

FHWA–47 forms. This data is collected

from contracts of $1,000,000 or more on

the National Highway System and is not

considered confidential. The respondent

must submit the FHWA–47 form after

the project has been completed.

Estimated Annual Burden Hours:

7,475.

Number of Respondents: 650.

Address: Send comments to the Office

of Information and Regulatory Affairs,

Office of Management and Budget, 725–

17th Street, NW., Washington, DC

20503, Attention DOT Desk Officer.

Comments are invited on: whether the

proposed collection of information is

necessary for the proper performance of

the functions of the Department,

including whether the information will

have practical utility; the accuracy of

the Department’s estimate of the burden

of the proposed information collection;

ways to enhance the quality, utility and

clarity of the information to be

collected; and ways to minimize the

burden of the collection of information

on respondents, including the use of

automated collection techniques or

other forms of information technology.

Issued in Washington, DC, on October 3,

1997.

Vanester M. Williams.

Clearance Officer, United States Department

of Transportation.

[FR Doc. 97–26922 Filed 10–9–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–62–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Aviation Proceedings, Agreements

Filed During the Week Ending October

3, 1997

The following Agreements were filed

with the Department of Transportation

under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 412

and 414. Answers may be filed within

21 days of date of filing.

Docket Number: OST—97—2964

Date Filed: October 2, 1997

Parties: Members of the International

Air Transport Association

Subject:

PTC23 EUR-SEA 0040 dated

September 30, 1997 r1–6

PTC23 EUR-SEA 0041 dated

September 30, 1997 r7

Europe-Southeast Asia Expedited

Resos