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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 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 65792]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23748]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[1651-0085]
Administrative Rulings
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
December 1, 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#541716040b040615143736247a303c277a333b22"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e3d3c2e212e2c3f3e1d1c0e501a160d50191108">[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 (87 FR 35563) on June 10,
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 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: Administrative Rulings.
OMB Number: 1651-0085.
Form Number: N/A.
Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this
information collection with an increase in the estimated burden hours
previously reported. There is no change to the information being
collected.
Type of Review: Extension (with change).
Affected Public: Businesses.
Abstract: The collection of information in 19 CFR part 177 is
necessary in order to enable Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to
respond to requests by importers and other interested persons for the
issuance of administrative rulings. These rulings pertain to the
interpretation of applicable laws related to prospective and current or
completed transactions involving, but not limited to classification,
marking, valuation, carrier, and country of origin. The collection of
information in Part 177 of the CBP Regulations is also necessary to
enable CBP to make proper decisions regarding the issuance of binding
rulings that modify or revoke prior CBP binding rulings. This
collection of information is authorized by 5 U.S.C. 301, 19 U.S.C. 66,
1202, (General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States), 1502, 1624, 1625. The application to obtain an administrative
ruling is accessible at: <a href="https://erulings.cbp.gov/s/">https://erulings.cbp.gov/s/</a> or the public can
submit a ruling request by mail (or email).
This collection of information applies to the importing and trade
community who are familiar with import procedures and with the CBP
regulations.
Type of Information Collection: Administrative Rulings.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,500.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 3,500.
Estimated Time per Response: 20 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 70,000.
Type of Information Collection: Appeals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 100.
Estimated Time per Response: 30 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,000.
Dated: October 27, 2022.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2022-23748 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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