Notice2026-06976
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Request for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instrument or Apparatus
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Published
April 10, 2026
Issuing agencies
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 91, Number 69 (Friday, April 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18418-18419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06976]
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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; Request for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instrument or
Apparatus
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
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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 June 9, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to Eva Kim, Import Analyst, Enforcement & Compliance,
International Trade Administration, by telephone at (202) 482-8283, or
by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afead9ce81e4c6c2efdbddcecbca81c8c0d9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="440132256a0f2d290430362520216a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB Control Number
0625-0037 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 Eva Kim, Import Analyst, Enforcement & Compliance, International
Trade Administration, by telephone at (202) 482-8283, or by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2b6e5d4a056042466b5f594a4f4e054c445d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="47023126690c2e2a07333526232269202831">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security (``DHS'') are
required to determine whether nonprofit institutions established for
scientific or educational purposes are entitled to duty-free entry for
scientific instruments the institutions import under the Florence
Agreement. Form ITA-338P enables: (1) DHS to determine whether the
statutory eligibility requirements for the institution and the
instrument are fulfilled, and (2) Commerce to make a comparison and
finding as to the scientific equivalency of comparable instruments
being manufactured in the United States. Without the collection of
information, DHS and Commerce would not have the necessary information
to carry out the responsibilities of determining eligibility for duty-
free entry assigned by law.
II. Method of Collection
A copy of Form ITA-338P is provided on and downloadable from <a href="http://enforcement.trade.gov/sips/sipsform/ita-338p.pdf">http://enforcement.trade.gov/sips/sipsform/ita-338p.pdf</a> or the potential
applicant may request a copy from the Department. The applicant
completes the form and then forwards it via mail to DHS. Upon
acceptance by DHS as a valid application, the application is
transmitted to Commerce for further processing.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0625-0037.
Form Number(s): ITA-338P.
Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: State or local government; Federal agencies; not-
for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 90.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 180.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $2,974.50.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: 19 U.S.C. 1202; 15 CFR 301.
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 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,
Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2026-06976 Filed 4-9-26; 8:45 am]
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