73 FR 115 pg. 33839 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Harbor Maintenance Fee
Type: NOTICEVolume: 73Number: 115Page: 33839
FR document: [FR Doc. E8-13293 Filed 6-12-08; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Harbor Maintenance Fee
AGENCY:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION:
60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of existing collection of information: 1651-0055.
SUMMARY:
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Harbor Maintenance Fee. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).
DATES:
Written comments should be received on or before August 12, 2008, to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESS:
Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Room 3.2.C, Attn: Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn.: Tracey Denning, Room 3.2.C, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229, Tel. (202) 344-1429.
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. 3505(c)(2)). 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) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operations, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the 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: Harbor Maintenance Fee.
OMB Number: 1651-0055.
Form Number: CBP Forms 349 and 350.
Abstract: This collection of information will be used to verify that the Harbor Maintenance Fee paid is accurate and current for each individual, importer, exporter, shipper, or cruise line.
Current Actions: There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is to extend the expiration date.
Type of Review: Extension (without change).
Affected Public: Businesses, Institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,300.
Estimated Number of Responses: 5,200.
Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,816.
Dated: June 6, 2008.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. E8-13293 Filed 6-12-08; 8:45 am]
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