Tuna-Tariff-Rate Quota; the Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2012 Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)., 22796-22797 [2012-9131]

Download as PDF 22796 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 74 / Tuesday, April 17, 2012 / Notices Abstract: CBP Form I–418 is prescribed by the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for use by masters, owners, or agents of vessels in complying with Sections 231 and 251 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This form is filled out upon arrival of any person by commercial vessel at any port within the United States from any place outside the United States. The master or commanding officer of the vessel is responsible for providing CBP officers at the port of arrival with lists or manifests of the persons on board such conveyances. CBP is working to allow for electronic submission of the information on CBP Form I–418. This form is provided for in 8 CFR 251.1, 251.3, and 251.4. A copy of CBP Form I–418 can be found at https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/ CBP_Form_I418.pdf. Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the expiration date with no change to information collected or to CBP Form I–418. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 95,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Hours: 95,000. Dated: April 10, 2012. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2012–9161 Filed 4–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection Activities: Regulations Relating to Recordation and Enforcement of Trademarks and Copyrights U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing information collection. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Regulations Relating to SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:27 Apr 16, 2012 Jkt 226001 Recordation and Enforcement of Trademarks and Copyrights (Part 133 of the CBP Regulations). This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (77 FR 3488) on January 24, 2012, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 17, 2012. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on this information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk Officer for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–5806. 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 affected Federal agencies to submit written comments and suggestions on proposed and/or continuing information collection requests pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L.104– 13). Your comments should address one 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/component, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies/components 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 collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 techniques or other forms of information. Title: Regulations Relating to Recordation and Enforcement of Trademark and Copyrights (Part 133 of the CBP Regulations). OMB Number: 1651–0123. Form Number: None. Abstract: In accordance with 19 CFR part 133, trademark and trade name owners and those claiming copyright protection may submit information to CBP to enable CBP officers to identify violating articles at the border. Parties seeking to have merchandise excluded from entry must provide proof to CBP of the validity of the rights they seek to protect. The information collected by CBP is used to identify infringing goods at the border and determine if such goods infringe on intellectual property rights for which federal law provides import protection. Respondents may submit their information to CBP electronically at https://apps.cbp.gov/erecordations/, or they may submit their information on paper in accordance with 19 CFR 133.2 and 133.3 for trademarks, or 19 CFR 133.32 and 133.33 for copyrights. Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the expiration date. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses and Individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,000. Dated: April 10, 2012. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2012–9163 Filed 4–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Tuna—Tariff-Rate Quota; the TariffRate Quota for Calendar Year 2012 Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Announcement of the quota quantity of tuna in airtight containers for Calendar Year 2012. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 74 / Tuesday, April 17, 2012 / Notices Each year, the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS, is based on the apparent United States consumption of tuna in airtight containers during the preceding Calendar Year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2012. DATES: Effective Dates: The 2012 tariffrate quota is applicable to tuna fish entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period January 1, through December 31, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters Quota Branch, Textile/ Apparel Policy and Programs Division, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229, (202) 863–6560. SUMMARY: Background It has been determined that 17,270,370 kilograms of tuna in airtight containers may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the Calendar Year 2012, at the rate of 6 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS. Any such tuna which is entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the current calendar year in excess of this quota will be dutiable at the rate of 12.5 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.30, HTSUS. Dated: April 11, 2012. Allen Gina, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade. [FR Doc. 2012–9131 Filed 4–16–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5603–N–26] Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB: Certification of Consistency and Nexus Between Activities Proposed by the Applicant With Livability Principles Advanced in Preferred Sustainability Status Communities Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: ACTION: 22797 collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (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 agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (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 collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Certification of Consistency and Nexus Between Activities Proposed by the Applicant With Livability Principles Advanced in Preferred Sustainability Status Communities OMB Approval Number: 2535–0121. Form Numbers: HUD 2995. Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: The proposed form, an attachment to HUD Federal Financial Assistance applications, requests applicants to obtain a certification from the Designated Point of Contact for designated Preferred Sustainability Status Community using form HUD– 2995 which verifies that the applicant has met the above criteria. The form will certify the nexus between the proposed activities of the applicant and the Livability Principles as they are being advanced in the Preferred Sustainability Status Communities. If the applicant is from the agency that holds Point of Contact status in a particular Preferred Sustainability Status Community, it must be certified by the appropriate HUD Regional Administrator in consultation with field staff. Notice. The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. The proposed form, an attachment to HUD Federal Financial Assistance applications, requests applicants to obtain a certification from the Designated Point of Contact for designated Preferred Sustainability Status Community using form HUD– 2995 which verifies that the applicant has met the above criteria. The form will certify the nexus between the proposed activities of the applicant and the Livability Principles as they are being advanced in the Preferred Sustainability Status Communities. If the applicant is from the agency that holds Point of Contact status in a particular Preferred Sustainability Status Community, it must be certified by the appropriate HUD Regional Administrator in consultation with field staff. DATES: Comments Due Date: May 17, 2012. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2535–0121) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–5806. Email: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov fax: 202–395–5806. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard., Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at Colette.Pollard@ hud.gov. or telephone (202) 402–3400. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Pollard. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the Information SUMMARY: Number of respondents Annual responses Hours per response Burden hours 11,000 1 0.0166 183 Reporting Burden ............................................................................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:27 Apr 16, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22796-22797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9131]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Tuna--Tariff-Rate Quota; the Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 
2012 Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).

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

ACTION: Announcement of the quota quantity of tuna in airtight 
containers for Calendar Year 2012.

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SUMMARY: Each year, the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in 
subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS, is based on the apparent United States 
consumption of tuna in airtight containers during the preceding 
Calendar Year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for 
Calendar Year 2012.

DATES: Effective Dates: The 2012 tariff-rate quota is applicable to 
tuna fish entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during 
the period January 1, through December 31, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters Quota Branch, Textile/
Apparel Policy and Programs Division, Trade Policy and Programs, Office 
of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, 
DC 20229, (202) 863-6560.

Background

    It has been determined that 17,270,370 kilograms of tuna in 
airtight containers may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for 
consumption during the Calendar Year 2012, at the rate of 6 percent ad 
valorem under subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS. Any such tuna which is 
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the 
current calendar year in excess of this quota will be dutiable at the 
rate of 12.5 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.30, HTSUS.

    Dated: April 11, 2012.
Allen Gina,
Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade.
[FR Doc. 2012-9131 Filed 4-16-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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