Agency Information Collection Activities: Customs Regulations Pertaining to Customhouse Brokers, 68902-68903 [2020-24073]

Download as PDF 68902 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 211 / Friday, October 30, 2020 / Notices The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: Heart, Lung, and Blood Initial Review Group NHLBI Institutional Training Mechanism Review Committee. Date: December 11, 2020. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Lindsay M Garvin, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific Review/DERA, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Room 208–Y, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 827–7911, lindsay.garvin@nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.233, National Center for Sleep Disorders Research; 93.837, Heart and Vascular Diseases Research; 93.838, Lung Diseases Research; 93.839, Blood Diseases and Resources Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: October 27, 2020. Ronald J. Livingston, Jr., Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2020–24080 Filed 10–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1651–0034] Agency Information Collection Activities: Customs Regulations Pertaining to Customhouse Brokers U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; extension of an existing collection of information. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:10 Oct 29, 2020 Jkt 253001 Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than November 30, 2020) to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain . Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177, Telephone number 202–325–0056 or via email CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov. Please note that the contact information provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National Customer Service Center at 877–227–5511, (TTY) 1–800–877–8339, or CBP website at https://www.cbp.gov/ . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (Volume 85 FR Page 53013) on August 27, 2020, 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 1320.8. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) 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) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) suggestions to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) suggestions to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the request for approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Overview of this Information Collection Title: Customs Regulations Pertaining to Customhouse Brokers. OMB Number: 1651–0034. Form number: 3124 and 3124E. Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this collection of information. There is no change to the burden hours or the information collected. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Customhouse Brokers. Abstract: The information contained in Part 111 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR) governs the licensing and conduct of customs brokers. An individual who wishes to take the broker exam must complete the electronic application CBP Form 3124E, ‘‘Application for Customs Broker License Exam,’’ or to apply for a broker license, CBP Form 3124, ‘‘Application for Customs Broker License.’’ The procedures to request a local or national broker permit can be found in 19 CFR 111.19, and a triennial report is required under 19 CFR 111.30. This information collected from customs brokers is provided for by 19 U.S.C. 1641. CBP Forms 3124 and 3124E may be found at https://www.cbp.gov/xp/ cgov/toolbox/forms/. Further information about the customs broker exam and how to apply for it may be found at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/ programs-administration/customsbrokers. Application for Broker License (Form 3124) Estimated Number of Respondents: 750. Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 750. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 750. Application for Broker License Exam (Form 3124E) Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,300. Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 2,300. E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 211 / Friday, October 30, 2020 / Notices Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,300. Trienniel Report Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,550. Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,550. Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,275. National Broker’s Permit Application Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 200. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200. Dated: October 27, 2020. Seth D. Renkema, Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2020–24073 Filed 10–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [1651–0001] Agency Information Collection Activities: Cargo Manifest/Declaration, Stow Plan, Container Status Messages and Importer Security Filing 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. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection 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 of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than December 29, 2020) to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice must include jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:10 Oct 29, 2020 Jkt 253001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177, Telephone number 202–325–0056 or via email CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov. Please note that the contact information provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National Customer Service Center at 877–227–5511, (TTY) 1–800–877–8339, or CBP website at https://www.cbp. gov/. CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) 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) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) suggestions to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) suggestions to 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. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the request SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection SUMMARY: the OMB Control Number 1651–0001 in the subject line and the agency name. To avoid duplicate submissions, please use only one of the following methods to submit comments: (1) Email. Submit comments to: CBP_ PRA@cbp.dhs.gov. (2) Mail. Submit written comments to CBP Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177. PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68903 for approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Overview of This Information Collection Title: Cargo Manifest/Declaration, Stow Plan, Container Status Messages and Importer Security Filing. OMB Number: 1651–0001. Form Number: CBP FORM 1302, CBP FORM 1302A, CBP FORM 7509, CBP FORM 7533. Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the expiration date with a change to the burden hours. Type of Review: Extension (with change). Affected Public: Businesses. Abstract: CBP Form 1302: The master or commander of a vessel arriving in the United States from abroad with cargo on board must file CBP Form 1302, Inward Cargo Declaration, or submit the information on this form using a CBPapproved electronic equivalent. CBP Form 1302 is part of the manifest requirements for vessels entering the United States and was agreed upon by treaty at the United Nations Intergovernment Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO). This form and/or electronic equivalent, is provided for by 19 CFR 4.5, 4.7, 4.7a, 4.8, 4.33, 4.34, 4.38. 4.84, 4.85, 4.86, 4.91, 4.93 and 4.99 and is accessible at: https:// www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/ documents/2020-Apr/ CBP%20Form%201302_0.pdf. Although the form has been mostly automated through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), there are still circumstances where a paper CBP Form 1302 is required due to not being captured in ACE. CBP is working to automate the remaining use cases of the CBP for the CBP Form 1302 through the Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS). CBP Form 1302A: The master or commander of a vessel departing from the United States must file CBP Form 1302A, Cargo Declaration Outward With Commercial Forms, or CBP-approved electronic equivalent, with copies of bills of lading or equivalent commercial documents relating to all cargo encompassed by the manifest. This form and/or electronic equivalent, is provided for by 19 CFR 4.62, 4.63, 4.75, 4.82, and 4.87–4.89, and is accessible at: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/ assets/documents/2018-Feb/ CBP%20Form%201302A_0.pdf. Certain functions of the paper CBP Form 1302A that are not part of the automated export manifest process will also be automated through VECS. Electronic Ocean Export Manifest: CBP began a pilot in 2015 to E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 211 (Friday, October 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68902-68903]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-24073]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[1651-0034]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Customs Regulations 
Pertaining to Customhouse Brokers

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

ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; extension of an 
existing collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection 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 of 1995 (PRA). 
The information collection is published in the Federal Register to 
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are 
encouraged and must be submitted (no later than November 30, 2020) to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain . Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA 
information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact 
Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, 
Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 
20229-1177, Telephone number 202-325-0056 or via email 
[email protected]. Please note that the contact information provided 
here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking 
information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National 
Customer Service Center at 877-227-5511, (TTY) 1-800-877-8339, or CBP 
website at https://www.cbp.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing 
information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This proposed information collection was 
previously published in the Federal Register (Volume 85 FR Page 53013) 
on August 27, 2020, 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 1320.8. Written comments and 
suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or 
more of the following four points: (1) 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) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) suggestions to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(4) suggestions to 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. The comments that are submitted 
will be summarized and included in the request for approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record.

Overview of this Information Collection

    Title: Customs Regulations Pertaining to Customhouse Brokers.
    OMB Number: 1651-0034.
    Form number: 3124 and 3124E.
    Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this 
collection of information. There is no change to the burden hours or 
the information collected.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Customhouse Brokers.
    Abstract: The information contained in Part 111 of the CBP 
regulations (19 CFR) governs the licensing and conduct of customs 
brokers. An individual who wishes to take the broker exam must complete 
the electronic application CBP Form 3124E, ``Application for Customs 
Broker License Exam,'' or to apply for a broker license, CBP Form 3124, 
``Application for Customs Broker License.'' The procedures to request a 
local or national broker permit can be found in 19 CFR 111.19, and a 
triennial report is required under 19 CFR 111.30. This information 
collected from customs brokers is provided for by 19 U.S.C. 1641. CBP 
Forms 3124 and 3124E may be found at https://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/forms/. Further information about the customs broker exam and 
how to apply for it may be found at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers.

Application for Broker License (Form 3124)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 750.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 750.

Application for Broker License Exam (Form 3124E)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,300.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 2,300.

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    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,300.

Trienniel Report

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,550.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,550.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,275.

National Broker's Permit Application

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200.

    Dated: October 27, 2020.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2020-24073 Filed 10-29-20; 8:45 am]
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