MarAd Renews Citizenship Proofs for Ship and Fish Folks
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration wants to keep collecting info to check if people or companies are truly U.S. citizens before they can join certain shipping and fishing programs. They’re asking for your thoughts on renewing this paperwork—no changes, just a fresh approval. If you’re involved in these programs, now’s the time to speak up within 30 days, but don’t worry, there’s no new cost or extra hassle coming.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual U.S. Citizenship Affidavit Burden
If your business applies for MARAD programs or fishery endorsement eligibility, you must continue to submit an annual affidavit under 46 CFR parts 355 or 356 to establish U.S. citizenship (OMB Control Number 2133-0012). MARAD estimates 550 respondents, 550 annual responses, 5 hours per response, and 2,750 total annual burden hours.
Renewal Without New Requirements
MARAD is requesting OMB approval to renew the existing information collection (OMB 2133-0012) as an extension without change, meaning there are no new paperwork requirements or additional changes to the existing annual affidavit process. MARAD is soliciting public comments on this renewal within 30 days of publication.
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