Agency Information Collection Activities: Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred, 34245-34246 [2011-14503]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 113 / Monday, June 13, 2011 / Notices 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) June 6, 2011. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.) W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2011–14578 Filed 6–10–11; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2011–14488 Filed 6–10–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Customs and Border Protection [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–1976– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2011–0001] Kentucky; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA– 1976–DR), dated May 4, 2011, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: June 1, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of May 4, 2011. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Christian, Hopkins, Menifee, Nelson, and Rowan Counties for Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance. McCracken County for Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance (already designated for emergency protective measures [Category B], limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program). (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:06 Jun 10, 2011 Jkt 223001 Agency Information Collection Activities: Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing collection of information: 1651–0100. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 12, 2011, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 799 9th Street, NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 799 9th Street, NW., 5th 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34245 Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13). The comments should address: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). 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: Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred. OMB Number: 1651–0100. Form Number: CBP Form 4609. Abstract: CBP Form 4609, Petition for Remission of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred, is completed and filed with the CBP Port Director by individuals who have been found to be in violation of one or more provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930, or other laws administered by the CBP. Persons who violate the Tariff Act are entitled to file a petition seeking mitigation of any statutory penalty imposed or remission of a statutory forfeiture incurred. This petition is submitted on CBP Form 4609. The information provided on this form is used by CBP personnel as a basis for granting relief from forfeiture or penalty. CBP Form 4609 is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1618 and provided for by 19 CFR 171.11. It is accessible at https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/ CBP_Form_4609.pdf. Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the information being collected. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses, Travelers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 28,000. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 28,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 14 minutes. E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1 34246 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 113 / Monday, June 13, 2011 / Notices Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,500. Protection, via e-mail at Gary.R.Schreffler@dhs.gov. Dated: June 6, 2011. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2011–14503 Filed 6–10–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Automated Commercial Environment (ACE); Announcement of National Customs Automation Program Test of Automated Procedures for In-Bond Shipments Transiting Through the United States From One Point in Canada to Another Point in Canada U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: General notice. AGENCY: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to conduct a National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test relating to highway movements of commercial goods that are transported in-bond through the United States from one point in Canada to another point in Canada. The NCAP test designates a new filing code in CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Truck Manifest System to identify the shipment as being part of a joint CBP and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) In-Transit Project and requires test participants to transmit the manifest electronically and to submit an additional data element. The new filing code and additional data element will enable CBP and the CBSA to better track the movement of these goods, to share information about the in-bond movement and to streamline procedures for test participants. This notice provides a description of the NCAP test process, sets forth eligibility requirements for participation, and invites public comment on any aspect of the planned test. DATES: The test will commence no earlier than July 13, 2011. Comments concerning this notice and all aspects of the announced test may be submitted at any time during the test period. ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning program, policy and technical issues should be submitted to Mr. Gary Schreffler, Chief, Cargo Control Branch, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:06 Jun 10, 2011 Jkt 223001 Background The National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) was established in Subtitle B of Title VI—Customs Modernization, in the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103–182, 107 Stat. 2057, 2170, December 8, 1993) (Customs Modernization Act). See 19 U.S.C. 1411. The Customs Modernization Act provides the Commissioner of CBP with authority to conduct limited test programs or procedures designed to evaluate planned components of the NCAP. This test is authorized pursuant to § 101.9(b) of the CBP Regulations (19 CFR 101.9(b)) which provides for the testing of NCAP programs or procedures. See T.D. 95–21. Section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, as amended (the Trade Act; 19 U.S.C. 2071 note), requires CBP to promulgate regulations providing for the mandatory transmission of electronic cargo information by way of a CBP approved electronic data interchange (EDI) system before the cargo is brought into or departs the United States by any mode of commercial transportation (sea, air, rail or truck). The required cargo information is that which is reasonably necessary to enable high-risk shipments to be identified for purposes of ensuring cargo safety and security and preventing smuggling pursuant to the laws enforced and administered by CBP. On December 5, 2003, CBP published a final rule in the Federal Register (68 FR 68140) to effectuate the provisions of the Trade Act. In particular, a new § 123.92 (19 CFR 123.92) was added to the title 19 regulations to implement the requirements for cargo brought into the United States by truck. As provided in § 123.92, for any inbound truck required to report its arrival under § 123.1(b) that will have commercial cargo aboard, CBP must electronically receive certain information regarding that cargo through a CBP-approved EDI system no later than either 30 minutes or one hour prior to the carrier’s reaching the first port of arrival in the United States. As explained in the preamble of the 2003 final rule, the 30 minute time frame applies to truck carriers arriving with shipments qualified for clearance under the FAST (Free and Secure Trade) program. In a notice published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2006 (71 FR 62922), CBP designated the ACE Truck Manifest System as the approved system for receipt of EDI transmissions of PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 required land border crossing manifest data. ACE was phased in as the required transmission system over a six month period at various ports of entry and CBP now requires ACE to be used for the transmission of advance electronic truck cargo information at every land border port in which CBP had planned to require the use of ACE. See, 72 FR 53789, September 20, 2007. Highway movements of commercial goods that are transported through the United States from one point in Canada to another point in Canada must be transported in-bond and processed as Transportation and Exportation (T&E) entries. The procedures for these inbond shipments are addressed in 19 CFR 123.42. Among other things, this regulation requires the filing of a manifest and various reports to CBP and the CBSA regarding the movement of the goods. Although reference is made to a paper manifest, CBP’s in-bond process for T&E entries is supported in the ACE Truck Manifest System. The ACE Truck Manifest System enables carriers to submit T&E entries by filing an e-Manifest. This NCAP test requires participants to file their T&E entries using an e-Manifest in the ACE Truck Manifest System and eliminates one of the reporting requirements. Arrangement Between the Canada Border Services Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, United States Customs and Border Protection Regarding the Highway In-Transit Project On March 10, 2011, CBP and the CBSA finalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) titled, ‘‘Arrangement Between the Canada Border Services Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, United States Customs and Border Protection Regarding the Highway InTransit Project.’’ In the MOU, CBP and the CBSA state their intention to implement the Highway In-Transit Project (In-Transit Project) on a pilot basis for shipments transiting through the United States (from one point in Canada to another point in Canada) and to later jointly assess whether to begin implementing the In-Transit Project on a pilot basis for shipments transiting through Canada (from one point in the United States to another point in the United States), or on a permanent basis for one or both types of transit movements. The MOU provides for the automation of the reporting of in-transit highway movements of commercial goods between Canada and the United States. The MOU specifies the criteria that highway carriers must meet in order to participate in the In-Transit E:\FR\FM\13JNN1.SGM 13JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 113 (Monday, June 13, 2011)]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-14503]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Agency Information Collection Activities: Petition for Remission 
or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred

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

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an 
existing collection of information: 1651-0100.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal 
agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning 
the Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties 
Incurred. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 12, 
2011, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and Rulings, Office of 
International Trade, 799 9th Street, NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 
20229-1177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 799 
9th Street, NW., 5th 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). The comments should address: (a) Whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden of 
the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden including the use of automated collection 
techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) 
the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the 
collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations 
and maintenance costs). 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: Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and 
Penalties Incurred.
    OMB Number: 1651-0100.
    Form Number: CBP Form 4609.
    Abstract: CBP Form 4609, Petition for Remission of Forfeitures and 
Penalties Incurred, is completed and filed with the CBP Port Director 
by individuals who have been found to be in violation of one or more 
provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930, or other laws administered by the 
CBP. Persons who violate the Tariff Act are entitled to file a petition 
seeking mitigation of any statutory penalty imposed or remission of a 
statutory forfeiture incurred. This petition is submitted on CBP Form 
4609. The information provided on this form is used by CBP personnel as 
a basis for granting relief from forfeiture or penalty. CBP Form 4609 
is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1618 and provided for by 19 CFR 171.11. It 
is accessible at https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_4609.pdf.
    Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this 
information collection with no change to the burden hours or to the 
information being collected.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses, Travelers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 28,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 28,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 14 minutes.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,500.

    Dated: June 6, 2011.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2011-14503 Filed 6-10-11; 8:45 am]
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