The Maritime Administration MARAD invites public comments on our intention to request the 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 2133-0032 Application for Construction Reserve Fund CRF and Annual Statements is used to evaluate an applicant's eligibility for CRF program benefits. There was a reduction in the public burden since the last renewal. We are required to publish this notice in the