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Download as PDF Chartlet showing the TX/LA PARS study area Analyses will be conducted in accordance with COMDTINST 16003.2B, Marine Planning to Operate and Maintain the Marine Transportation System (MTS) and Implement National Policy. Instruction is available at https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jul/10/ 2002155400/-1/-1/0/CI_16003_2B.PDF. We will publish the results of the PARS in the Federal Register. It is possible that the study may validate the status quo (no routing measures) and conclude that no changes are necessary. It is also possible that the study may recommend one or more changes to address navigational safety and the efficiency of vessel traffic management. The recommendations may lead to future rulemakings or appropriate international agreements. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES In Person Public Meetings: Although the Coast Guard prefers and highly encourages all comments and related material be submitted directly to the electronic docket we do understand the value that in person public meetings will add to the study. Therefore, the Coast Guard intends to hold public meetings at various locations throughout the study area as the 2023 study process continues. For this initial comment period we ask that you make your comments directly to the docket, addressing impacts to navigation in the area of study resulting from factors such as offshore development, increased vessel traffic, changing vessel traffic patterns, weather conditions, or navigational difficulty. We anticipate that these early comments will inform us as to prevalent concerns and how 18:10 Feb 28, 2023 Dated: February 24, 2023. R.V. Timme, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2023–04207 Filed 2–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1651–0117] Free Trade Agreements 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. AGENCY: VI. Future Actions VerDate Sep<11>2014 best to use our limited resources when scheduling meeting locations. Future public meetings will be announced by a notice in the Federal Register. This notice is published under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a). Jkt 259001 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. DATES: Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than March 31, 2023) to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12969 contained in this notice 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 (87 FR 77131) on December 16, 2022, allowing for a 60day 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 E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 EN01MR23.001</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 1, 2023 / Notices 12970 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 1, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES 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: Free Trade Agreements. OMB Number: 1651–0117. Form Number: N/A. Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours, method of collection or to the information collected. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses. Abstract: Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are established to reduce and eliminate trade barriers, strengthen, and develop economic relations, and to lay the foundation for further cooperation to expand and enhance benefits of the agreement. These agreements establish free trade by reduced-duty treatment on imported goods. The U.S. has entered into FTAs with the following countries: Chile (Pub. L. 108–77); the Republic of Singapore (Pub. L. 108–78, 117 Stat. 948,19 U.S.C. 3805 note); Australia (Pub. L. 108–286); Morocco (Pub. L. 108–302); Jordan (Pub. L. 107–43); Bahrain (Pub. L. 109–169); Oman (Pub. L. 109–283); Peru (Pub. L. 110–138, 121 Stat. 1455); Korea (Pub. L. 112–41); Colombia (Pub. L. 112–42, 125 Stat. 462); Panama (Pub. L. 112–43); and Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (Pub. L. 109–53, 119 Stat. 462); Japan (Presidential Proclamation 9974, (Federal Register Notice (84 FR 72187)); Mexico and Canada (USMCA) (Pub. L. 116–113 section 101–195) and Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No: 116–260) (December 27, 2020). These FTAs involve collection of data elements such as information about the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Feb 28, 2023 Jkt 259001 importer and exporter of the goods, a description of the goods, tariff classification number, and the preference criterion in the Rules of Origin. Respondents can obtain information on how to make claims under these FTAs at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/freetrade-agreements, and use a standard fillable format for the FTA submission by going to https://www.cbp.gov/ document/guides/certification-origintemplate. Type of Information Collection: Free Trade Agreements. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,699,460. Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,701,060. Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,402,120. Dated: February 23, 2023. Seth D. Renkema, Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2023–04115 Filed 2–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1651–0098] NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin 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. 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. DATES: Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than March 31, 2023) to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ‘‘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 (87 FR 77626) on December 19, 2022, allowing for a 60day 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: NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12969-12970]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04115]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[1651-0117]


Free Trade Agreements

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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than 
March 31, 2023) to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) 
contained in this notice 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 (87 FR 77131) on December 
16, 2022, 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

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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: Free Trade Agreements.
    OMB Number: 1651-0117.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this 
information collection with no change to the burden hours, method of 
collection or to the information collected.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Abstract: Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are established to reduce 
and eliminate trade barriers, strengthen, and develop economic 
relations, and to lay the foundation for further cooperation to expand 
and enhance benefits of the agreement. These agreements establish free 
trade by reduced-duty treatment on imported goods.
    The U.S. has entered into FTAs with the following countries: Chile 
(Pub. L. 108-77); the Republic of Singapore (Pub. L. 108-78, 117 Stat. 
948,19 U.S.C. 3805 note); Australia (Pub. L. 108-286); Morocco (Pub. L. 
108-302); Jordan (Pub. L. 107-43); Bahrain (Pub. L. 109-169); Oman 
(Pub. L. 109-283); Peru (Pub. L. 110-138, 121 Stat. 1455); Korea (Pub. 
L. 112-41); Colombia (Pub. L. 112-42, 125 Stat. 462); Panama (Pub. L. 
112-43); and Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, 
Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (Pub. L. 109-53, 119 Stat. 462); 
Japan (Presidential Proclamation 9974, (Federal Register Notice (84 FR 
72187)); Mexico and Canada (USMCA) (Pub. L. 116-113 section 101-195) 
and Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No: 116-260) 
(December 27, 2020).
    These FTAs involve collection of data elements such as information 
about the importer and exporter of the goods, a description of the 
goods, tariff classification number, and the preference criterion in 
the Rules of Origin.
    Respondents can obtain information on how to make claims under 
these FTAs at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/free-trade-agreements, and use a 
standard fillable format for the FTA submission by going to https://www.cbp.gov/document/guides/certification-origin-template.
    Type of Information Collection: Free Trade Agreements.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,699,460.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,701,060.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,402,120.

    Dated: February 23, 2023.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2023-04115 Filed 2-28-23; 8:45 am]
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