[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 221 (Thursday, November 14, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58439-58440]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-29097]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Textile and Textile 
Products

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, Customs invites the general public and other Federal 
agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning 
Textile and Textile Products. This request for comment is being made 
pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 13, 
1997, to be assured of consideration.


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ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs Service, 
Information Services Group, Room 6216, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, 
Washington, D.C. 20229.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to U.S. 
Customs Service, Attn.: J. Edgar Nichols, Room 6216, 1301 Constitution 
Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20229, Tel. (202) 927-1426.

REQUEST FOR COMMENTS: Customs invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information 
collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 
104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address: (a) whether 
the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance 
of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of 
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 
ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection 
techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operations, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. The 
comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the 
Customs request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. In this document 
Customs is soliciting comments concerning the following information 
collection:
    Title: Textile and Textile Products.
    OMB Number: 1515-0140.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Abstract: Information is needed for Customs to be able to identify 
the Country of Origin of Textiles. The requirement prevents 
circumvention of bilateral agreements and ensures the proper assessment 
of duties. The declaration will be executed by the foreign 
manufacturer, exporter, or U.S. importer to be filed with the entry.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to the information 
collection.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 45,810.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 7 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 133,582.
    Estimated Total Annualized Cost on the Public: $51,469,402.00.

    Dated: November 7, 1996.
V. Carol Barr,
Printing and Records Services Group.
[FR Doc. 96-29097 Filed 11-13-96; 8:45 am]
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