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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2005 / Notices
Dated: January 4, 2005.
Jayson P. Ahern,
Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field
Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–402 Filed 1–7–05; 8:45 am]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christine DeRiso, Quota Enforcement
and Administration (202–344–2319).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection
General Program Test Extended:
Quota Preprocessing
Customs and Border Protection;
Department of Homeland Security.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
General notice.
SUMMARY: With this notice, the Bureau
of Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
announces that the duration of the quota
preprocessing program test, which
provides for the electronic processing of
certain quota-class apparel merchandise
prior to arrival of the importing carrier,
is extended until December 31, 2006.
The quota preprocessing program test is
currently being conducted at all CBP
ports and was set to expire on December
31, 2004. The duration of the test is
being extended so that CBP can
continue to evaluate the program’s
effectiveness. Public comments
concerning any aspect of the program
test as well as applications to participate
in the test are requested.
The program test is extended to
run until December 31, 2006.
Applications to participate in the test
and comments concerning the test will
continue to be accepted throughout the
testing period. Should the test be
adopted as a permanent program under
the CBP regulations through
rulemaking, notification terminating the
test will be issued.
DATES:
Written comments
regarding this notice or any aspect of the
program test should be addressed to
Christine DeRiso, Quota Enforcement
and Administration, Bureau of Customs
and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 5.3–
D, Washington, DC 20229, or may be
sent via e-mail to Quota,HQ@dhs.gov.
An application to participate in the
program test must be sent to the CBP
port(s) (Attention: Program Coordinator
for Quota Preprocessing) where the
applicant intends to submit quota
entries for preprocessing. Information
on CBP port addresses may be obtained
by contacting the CBP Web site at http:/
/www.CBP.gov (Office Locations).
ADDRESSES:
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On July 24, 1998, the Bureau of
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
published a general notice in the
Federal Register (63 FR 39929)
announcing the limited testing of a new
operational procedure regarding the
electronic processing of quota-class
apparel merchandise. The test,
authorized under § 101.9(a), CBP
Regulations (19 CFR 101.9(a)), was
commenced on September 15, 1998, at
the ports of New York/Newark and Los
Angeles. Quota preprocessing allows
certain quota entries (merchandise
classifiable in chapter 61 or 62 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS)) to be filed,
reviewed for admissibility, and to have
their quota priority and status
determined by CBP prior to arrival of
the carrier, similar to the method of
preliminary review by which non-quota
entries are currently processed. The
purpose of quota preprocessing is to
reduce CBP processing time for
qualified quota entries and to expedite
the release of the subject merchandise to
the importer. To this end, participants
in the quota preprocessing test have
been allowed to submit quota entries to
CBP up to 5 days prior to vessel arrival
or after the wheels are up on air
shipments. The July 24, 1998, Federal
Register notice described the new
procedure, specified the eligibility and
application requirements for
participation in the program test, and
noted the acts of misconduct for which
a participant in the test could be
suspended and disqualified from
continued participation in the program.
The test was scheduled to continue for
a six-month period that expired on
March 14, 1999.
On March 25, 1999, January 6, 2000,
and November 30, 2000, CBP published
general notices in the Federal Register
(64 FR 14499, 65 FR 806, and 65 FR
71356, respectively) that extended the
program test through December 31,
2002. These extensions of the test
procedure were undertaken so that CBP
could further evaluate the effectiveness
of the program and determine whether
the program test should be expanded to
other ports. By a notice published in the
Federal Register (66 FR 66018) on
December 21, 2001, the test was
expanded to a selected number of
additional ports in order to enable CBP
to continue to study the program’s
effectiveness and determine whether the
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program should be established
nationwide on a permanent basis
through appropriate amendments to the
CBP Regulations. The additional ports
selected to participate in the expanded
program test were: Atlanta; Boston
seaport; Logan Airport, Boston; BuffaloNiagara Falls; Champlain-Rouses Point;
Chicago; Columbus; Memphis; Miami;
Miami International Airport; Newport/
Portland, Oregon (the area port of
Portland); Puget Sound (the ports of
Seattle and Seattle/Tacoma
International Airport); San Francisco
seaport; and San Francisco International
Airport. The expansion of the test to
these ports was determined by the
volume of quota lines of apparel
merchandise entered at these ports.
Because two of the additional ports
selected to participate in the program
test received shipments by land
(Buffalo-Niagara Falls and ChamplainRouses Point), CBP allowed quota
entries in these circumstances to be
presented to CBP after the carrier
departed from its location in Canada
destined for the U.S. border. Finally, by
a notice published in the Federal
Register (67 FR 57271) on September 9,
2002, CBP expanded the test to all CBP
ports effective as of October 9, 2002, and
extended the duration of the program
test until December 31, 2004.
The duration of the test is now being
further extended so that CBP can
continue to evaluate the program’s
effectiveness.
Prospective applicants may consult
the December 21, 2001, and July 24,
1998, Federal Register notices for a
more detailed discussion of the quota
preprocessing program and the
September 9, 2002, Federal Register
notice for eligibility criteria.
Application Process; Additional Ports;
Misconduct
An importer wishing to participate in
the quota preprocessing test must
submit a written application to the
attention of the Program Coordinator for
Quota Preprocessing at each port where
the applicant intends to submit quota
entries for preprocessing. Information
on CBP port addresses may be obtained
by contacting the CBP Web site at http:/
/www.CBP.gov (Office Locations).
The application must include the
following information: (1) The specific
port(s) included under the program
where entries of the quota merchandise
are intended to be made; (2) the
importer of record number(s), including
suffix(es), and a statement of the
importer’s/filer’s electronic filing
capabilities; and (3) names and
addresses of any entry filers, including
CBP brokers, who will be electronically
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filing entries at each port under the
program on behalf of the importer/
participant. Applicants will be notified
in writing of their selection or
nonselection to participate in the test.
An applicant denied participation may
appeal in writing to the port director at
the port where the application was
denied. Application requirements are
set forth in the September 9, 2002,
Federal Register notice.
Current participants in quota
preprocessing that also wish to file
entries under the program at any
additional ports must notify, in writing,
the additional port(s) at least 5 working
days before submitting entries at such
port(s). Also, for those that are selected
to participate in the test, the July 24,
1998, Federal Register notice should be
consulted regarding the acts of
misconduct that may result in a
participant being suspended from the
program and how a participant may
appeal a proposed suspension from the
program.
Dated: January 4, 2005.
William S. Heffelfinger III,
Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of
Field Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–403 Filed 1–7–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Extension of a Currently
Approved Information Collection;
Comment Request
30-day notice of information
collection under review; Alien Change
Address Card, Form AR–11.
ACTION:
The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) has
submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The information collection was
previously published in the Federal
Register on April 21, 2004 at 69 FR
21565, allowed for a 60-day public
comment period. The USCIS did not
receive any comments on this
information collection during that
period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
an additional 30 days for public
comments. Comments are encouraged
and will be accepted until February 9,
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2005. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the collection of information
should address one or more of the
following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of this information
collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved
collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Alien
Change of Address Card.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form AR–11.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals or
Households. Section 265 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act
requires aliens in the United States to
inform the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services of any change of
address. This form provides a
standardized format of compliance.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 720,000 responses at 5 minutes
(.083) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 59760 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument,
please contact Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management
Division, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, 111
Massachusetts Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20529; (202) 272–8377.
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Dated: January 5, 2005.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05–443 Filed 1–7–04; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Extension of a Currently
Approved Information Collection;
Comment Request
30-Day notice of information
collection under review: application to
extend/change nonimmigrant status,
Form I–539.
ACTION:
The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) has
submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The information collection was
previously published in the Federal
Register on August 6, 2004 at 69 FR
47937, allowed for a 60-day public
comment period. The USCIS did not
receive any comments during the
period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
an additional 30 days for public
comments. Comments are encouraged
and will be accepted until February 9,
2005. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR Part 1320.10.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
should address one or more of the
following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
General Program Test Extended: Quota Preprocessing
AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection; Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: General notice.
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SUMMARY: With this notice, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) announces that the duration of the quota preprocessing program
test, which provides for the electronic processing of certain quota-
class apparel merchandise prior to arrival of the importing carrier, is
extended until December 31, 2006. The quota preprocessing program test
is currently being conducted at all CBP ports and was set to expire on
December 31, 2004. The duration of the test is being extended so that
CBP can continue to evaluate the program's effectiveness. Public
comments concerning any aspect of the program test as well as
applications to participate in the test are requested.
DATES: The program test is extended to run until December 31, 2006.
Applications to participate in the test and comments concerning the
test will continue to be accepted throughout the testing period. Should
the test be adopted as a permanent program under the CBP regulations
through rulemaking, notification terminating the test will be issued.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding this notice or any aspect of the
program test should be addressed to Christine DeRiso, Quota Enforcement
and Administration, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 5.3-D, Washington, DC 20229, or may be
sent via e-mail to Quota,HQ@dhs.gov. An application to participate in
the program test must be sent to the CBP port(s) (Attention: Program
Coordinator for Quota Preprocessing) where the applicant intends to
submit quota entries for preprocessing. Information on CBP port
addresses may be obtained by contacting the CBP Web site at https://
www.CBP.gov (Office Locations).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine DeRiso, Quota Enforcement
and Administration (202-344-2319).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On July 24, 1998, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
published a general notice in the Federal Register (63 FR 39929)
announcing the limited testing of a new operational procedure regarding
the electronic processing of quota-class apparel merchandise. The test,
authorized under Sec. 101.9(a), CBP Regulations (19 CFR 101.9(a)), was
commenced on September 15, 1998, at the ports of New York/Newark and
Los Angeles. Quota preprocessing allows certain quota entries
(merchandise classifiable in chapter 61 or 62 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)) to be filed, reviewed for
admissibility, and to have their quota priority and status determined
by CBP prior to arrival of the carrier, similar to the method of
preliminary review by which non-quota entries are currently processed.
The purpose of quota preprocessing is to reduce CBP processing time for
qualified quota entries and to expedite the release of the subject
merchandise to the importer. To this end, participants in the quota
preprocessing test have been allowed to submit quota entries to CBP up
to 5 days prior to vessel arrival or after the wheels are up on air
shipments. The July 24, 1998, Federal Register notice described the new
procedure, specified the eligibility and application requirements for
participation in the program test, and noted the acts of misconduct for
which a participant in the test could be suspended and disqualified
from continued participation in the program. The test was scheduled to
continue for a six-month period that expired on March 14, 1999.
On March 25, 1999, January 6, 2000, and November 30, 2000, CBP
published general notices in the Federal Register (64 FR 14499, 65 FR
806, and 65 FR 71356, respectively) that extended the program test
through December 31, 2002. These extensions of the test procedure were
undertaken so that CBP could further evaluate the effectiveness of the
program and determine whether the program test should be expanded to
other ports. By a notice published in the Federal Register (66 FR
66018) on December 21, 2001, the test was expanded to a selected number
of additional ports in order to enable CBP to continue to study the
program's effectiveness and determine whether the program should be
established nationwide on a permanent basis through appropriate
amendments to the CBP Regulations. The additional ports selected to
participate in the expanded program test were: Atlanta; Boston seaport;
Logan Airport, Boston; Buffalo-Niagara Falls; Champlain-Rouses Point;
Chicago; Columbus; Memphis; Miami; Miami International Airport;
Newport/Portland, Oregon (the area port of Portland); Puget Sound (the
ports of Seattle and Seattle/Tacoma International Airport); San
Francisco seaport; and San Francisco International Airport. The
expansion of the test to these ports was determined by the volume of
quota lines of apparel merchandise entered at these ports. Because two
of the additional ports selected to participate in the program test
received shipments by land (Buffalo-Niagara Falls and Champlain-Rouses
Point), CBP allowed quota entries in these circumstances to be
presented to CBP after the carrier departed from its location in Canada
destined for the U.S. border. Finally, by a notice published in the
Federal Register (67 FR 57271) on September 9, 2002, CBP expanded the
test to all CBP ports effective as of October 9, 2002, and extended the
duration of the program test until December 31, 2004.
The duration of the test is now being further extended so that CBP
can continue to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
Prospective applicants may consult the December 21, 2001, and July
24, 1998, Federal Register notices for a more detailed discussion of
the quota preprocessing program and the September 9, 2002, Federal
Register notice for eligibility criteria.
Application Process; Additional Ports; Misconduct
An importer wishing to participate in the quota preprocessing test
must submit a written application to the attention of the Program
Coordinator for Quota Preprocessing at each port where the applicant
intends to submit quota entries for preprocessing. Information on CBP
port addresses may be obtained by contacting the CBP Web site at http:/
/www.CBP.gov (Office Locations).
The application must include the following information: (1) The
specific port(s) included under the program where entries of the quota
merchandise are intended to be made; (2) the importer of record
number(s), including suffix(es), and a statement of the importer's/
filer's electronic filing capabilities; and (3) names and addresses of
any entry filers, including CBP brokers, who will be electronically
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filing entries at each port under the program on behalf of the
importer/participant. Applicants will be notified in writing of their
selection or nonselection to participate in the test. An applicant
denied participation may appeal in writing to the port director at the
port where the application was denied. Application requirements are set
forth in the September 9, 2002, Federal Register notice.
Current participants in quota preprocessing that also wish to file
entries under the program at any additional ports must notify, in
writing, the additional port(s) at least 5 working days before
submitting entries at such port(s). Also, for those that are selected
to participate in the test, the July 24, 1998, Federal Register notice
should be consulted regarding the acts of misconduct that may result in
a participant being suspended from the program and how a participant
may appeal a proposed suspension from the program.
Dated: January 4, 2005.
William S. Heffelfinger III,
Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations.
[FR Doc. 05-403 Filed 1-7-05; 8:45 am]
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