Agency Information Collection Activities: NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin, 5100-5101 [2010-2038]

Download as PDF 5100 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 20 / Monday, February 1, 2010 / Notices jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until April 2, 2010. Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice, and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2210. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352, or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail, please make sure to add the OMB Control Number 1615–0060 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed 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 an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N–648. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:35 Jan 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. USCIS uses Form N–648 issued by the medical professional to substantiate a claim for an exception to the requirements of section 312(a) of the Act. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 20,000 responses at 2 hours per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 40,000 annual burden hours. If you need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the Web site at: https://www.regulations.gov/ . We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2210, Telephone number 202–272–8377. Dated: January 27, 2010. Stephen Tarragon Deputy Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. 2010–2040 Filed 1–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection Activities: NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Revision of an existing collection of information: 1651–0098. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 2, 2010, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn.: Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC. 20229–1177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn.: Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177, at 202– 325–0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The comments should address the accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology, as well as other relevant aspects of the information collection. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin. OMB Number: 1651–0098. Form Number: CBP Forms 434, 446, and 447. Abstract: The objectives of NAFTA are to eliminate barriers to trade in goods and services between the United States, Mexico, and Canada and to facilitate conditions of fair competition within the free trade area. CBP uses these forms to verify eligibility for preferential tariff treatment under NAFTA. CBP is adding the Form 447, North American Free Trade Agreement Motor Vehicle Averaging Election, to this collection of information. The CBP Form 447 is used to gather the information required by 19 CFR part 181, Section 11 (2), Information Required When Producer Chooses to Average for Motor Vehicles. The Form 447 shall be completed for each category set out in the Regulation that is chosen by the producer of a motor vehicle referred to in 19 CFR part 181, Section 13 (Special Regional Value Content Requirements) in filing an election pursuant to subsection 13 (4). Current Actions: This submission is being made to revise the burden hours as a result of adding Form 447. Type of Review: Revision. Affected Public: Businesses. E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 20 / Monday, February 1, 2010 / Notices Form 434, NAFTA Certificate of Origin Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3. Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30,000. Form 446, NAFTA Questionnaire Estimated Number of Respondents: 400. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300. Form 447, NAFTA Motor Vehicle Averaging Election Estimated Number of Respondents: 11. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.28. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14. Dated: January 27, 2010. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2010–2038 Filed 1–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I–590, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: Form I–590, Registratiod for Classification as Refugee; OMB Control No. 1615–0068. 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 onOctober 16, 2009, at 74 FR 53285, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:35 Jan 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 3, 2010. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20529–2210. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202– 395–5806 or via oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615–0068 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed 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 agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed 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: Extension of a currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Registration for Classification as Refugee. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–590. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5101 abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. Form I–590 provides a uniform method for applicants to apply for refugee status and contains the information needed for USCIS to adjudicate such applications. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 140,000 responses at 35 minutes (.583) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 81,620 annual burden hours. If you need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the Web site at: https://www.regulations.gov. We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2210; Telephone 202–272–8377. Dated: January 26, 2010. Sunday Aigbe, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2010–1948 Filed 1–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R6–ES–2010–N010; 60120–1113– 0000–D2] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications for permits. SUMMARY: We announce our receipt of applications to conduct certain activities pertaining to enhancement of survival of endangered species. The Endangered Species Act requires that we invite public comment on these permit applications. DATES: Written comments on this request for a permit must be received by March 3, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit written data or comments to the Assistant Regional Director—Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225–0486; facsimile 303– 236–0027. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal indentifying information in E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 20 (Monday, February 1, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5100-5101]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-2038]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 Customs and Border Protection


 Agency Information Collection Activities: NAFTA Regulations and 
Certificate of Origin

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Revision of an existing 
collection of information: 1651-0098.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information 
collection requirement concerning the NAFTA Regulations and Certificate 
of Origin. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 2, 2010, 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Attn.: Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, 
Washington, DC. 20229-1177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn.: Tracey 
Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Regulations and 
Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, at 
202-325-0265.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information 
collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The comments should address the 
accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize the burden 
including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of 
other forms of information technology, as well as other relevant 
aspects of the information collection. The comments that are submitted 
will be summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter 
of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments 
concerning the following information collection:
    Title: NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin.
    OMB Number: 1651-0098.
    Form Number: CBP Forms 434, 446, and 447.
    Abstract: The objectives of NAFTA are to eliminate barriers to 
trade in goods and services between the United States, Mexico, and 
Canada and to facilitate conditions of fair competition within the free 
trade area. CBP uses these forms to verify eligibility for preferential 
tariff treatment under NAFTA. CBP is adding the Form 447, North 
American Free Trade Agreement Motor Vehicle Averaging Election, to this 
collection of information. The CBP Form 447 is used to gather the 
information required by 19 CFR part 181, Section 11 (2), Information 
Required When Producer Chooses to Average for Motor Vehicles. The Form 
447 shall be completed for each category set out in the Regulation that 
is chosen by the producer of a motor vehicle referred to in 19 CFR part 
181, Section 13 (Special Regional Value Content Requirements) in filing 
an election pursuant to subsection 13 (4).
    Current Actions: This submission is being made to revise the burden 
hours as a result of adding Form 447.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Affected Public: Businesses.

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Form 434, NAFTA Certificate of Origin

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30,000.

Form 446, NAFTA Questionnaire

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 400.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300.

Form 447, NAFTA Motor Vehicle Averaging Election

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 11.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.28.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14.

    Dated: January 27, 2010.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2010-2038 Filed 1-29-10; 8:45 am]
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