Notice2022-03819
Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred (CBP Form 4609)
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Published
February 23, 2022
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 87, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 23, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 10222]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03819]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[1651-0100]
Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties
Incurred (CBP Form 4609)
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 25, 2022) 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 <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. 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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afecedfff0fffdeeefcccddf81cbc7dc81c8c0d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a59584a454a485b5a79786a347e7269347d756c">[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 proposed information collection was
previously published in the Federal Register (Volume 86 FR Page 67963)
on November 30, 2021, 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: Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and
Penalties Incurred.
OMB Number: 1651-0100.
Form Number: CBP Form 4609.
Current Actions: Extension without change.
Type of Review: Extension (without change).
Affected Public: Individuals and Businesses.
Abstract: CBP Form 4609, Petition for Remission of Forfeitures and
Penalties Incurred, is completed, and filed with the CBP FP&F Officer
designated in the notice of claim by individuals who have been found to
be in violation of one or more provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930, or
other laws administered by CBP. Persons who violate the Tariff Act of
1930, or other laws administered by CBP, are entitled to file a
petition seeking remission or mitigation of a fine, penalty, or
forfeiture incurred under these laws. This petition is submitted on CBP
Form 4609. The information provided on this form is used by CBP
personnel as a basis for granting relief from forfeiture or penalty.
CBP Form 4609 is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1618 and provided for by 19
CFR 171.1. It is accessible at <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=4609">https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=4609</a>.
This collection of information applies to members of the public who
may not be familiar with import procedures and CBP regulations. It may
also be used by the importing and trade community who are familiar with
import procedures and with the CBP regulations.
Type of Information Collection: CBP Form 4609.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,610.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 1,610.
Estimated Time per Response: 14 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 376.
Dated: February 17, 2022.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2022-03819 Filed 2-22-22; 8:45 am]
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