Notice2021-27768
Request for Information
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Published
December 22, 2021
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 22, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72612-72613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27768]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[1651-0023]
Request for Information
AGENCY: 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.
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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
February 22, 2022) to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s)
contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0023
in the subject line and the agency name. Please use the following
method to submit comments:
Email. Submit comments to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b0f3f2e0efe0e2f1f0d3d2c09ed4d8c39ed7dfc6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1d5e5f4d424d4f5c5d7e7f6d3379756e337a726b">[email protected]</span></a>.
Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, CBP has temporarily suspended
its ability to receive public comments by mail.
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
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<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#206362707f707261604342500e4448530e474f56"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d49796848b84869594b7b6a4fab0bca7fab3bba2">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/">https://www.cbp.gov/</a>.
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 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: Request for Information.
OMB Number: 1651-0023.
Form Number: CBP Form 28.
Current Actions: Extension with a decrease in burden previously
reported.
Type of Review: Extension (with change).
Affected Public: Businesses.
Abstract: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is authorized to
collect the information requested on this form pursuant to 19 CFR
151.11, 19 CFR 142.3, and 19 CFR 181.72.
Under 19 U.S.C. 1500, and 1401a, Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) is responsible for appraising merchandise by ascertaining or
estimating its value; fixing the final classification of such
merchandise under the tariff schedule; and fixing a rate of duty and
final amount of duty to be paid on such merchandise. On occasions when
the invoice or other documentation does not provide sufficient
information for appraisement or classification, including for import
compliance with trade agreements, preference treatment, or special
provisions, CBP may request additional information using CBP Form 28,
Request for Information. This form is sent by CBP personnel to
importers, exporters, producers, or their agents, as applicable,
requesting additional information. Additional authority to collect this
information provided under 19 U.S.C. 1509. CBP Form 28 is provided for
by 19 CFR 151.11.
Type of Information Collection: Request for Information (CBP Form
28).
Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,415.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 13,415.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 26,830.
Dated: December 17, 2021.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2021-27768 Filed 12-21-21; 8:45 am]
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