Notice2021-27552
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Foreign-Trade Zone Applications
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Published
December 21, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72211-72212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27552]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Foreign-Trade Zone Applications
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before February 22, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
email to Juanita Chen, Senior Foreign Trade Zones Analyst,
International Trade Administration, or by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3a504f5b54534e5b1459525f547a4e485b5e5f145d554c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="620817030c0b16034c010a070c2216100306074c050d14">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#59090b183a3634343c372d2a193d363a773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81d1d3c0e2eeecece4eff5f2c1e5eee2afe6eef7">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB
Control Number 0625-0139 in the subject line of your comments. Do not
submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Christopher Kemp, Office of Foreign-Trade Zones, (202)482-0862 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80c3e8f2e9f3f4eff0e8e5f2aecbe5edf0c0f4f2e1e4e5aee7eff6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="37745f455e444358475f5245197c525a4777434556535219505841">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Foreign-Trade Zone Application is the vehicle by which
individual firms or organizations apply for foreign-trade zone (FTZ)
status, for subzone status, production authority, modifications of
existing zones, or for waivers. The FTZ Act and Regulations (19 U.S.C.
81b and 81f; 15 CFR 400.21-25, 43(f)) set forth the requirements for
applications and other requests to the FTZ Board. The Act and
Regulations require that applications for new or modified zones contain
information on facilities, financing, operational plans, proposed
production operations, need for FTZ authority, and economic impact,
where applicable. Any request involving production authority requires
specific information on the foreign status components and finished
products involved. Applications for production activity can involve
issues related to domestic industry and trade policy impact. Such
applications must include specific information on the customs-tariff
related savings that result from zone procedures and the economic
consequences of permitting such savings. The FTZ Board needs complete
and accurate information on the proposed operation and its economic
effects because the Act and Regulations authorize the Board to restrict
or prohibit operations that are detrimental to the public interest. The
Regulations (15 CFR 400.43(f)) also require specific information for
applications requesting waivers by parties impacted by 400.43(d). This
information is necessary to assess the likelihood of the proposed
activity resulting in a violation of the uniform treatment provisions
of the FTZ Act and Regulations.
II. Method of Collection
U.S. firms or organizations submit applications by email to the
office of Foreign-Trade Zones.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0625-0139.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal government, or not-for-
profit institutions applying for foreign-trade zone status, subzone
status, modification of existing zones, production authority, or
waivers.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 288.
Estimated Time per Response: 3.5 to 131.0 hours (dependent on the
type of application).
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,521.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $123,000.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: The Foreign-Trade Zones Act of 1934, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), administered through the FTZ Regulations (15 CFR
part 400) and CBP Regulations (19 CFR part 146).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that
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your entire comment--including your personal identifying information--
may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in
your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from
public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-27552 Filed 12-20-21; 8:45 am]
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