[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 28920-28921] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-13914] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Customs Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application To Establish Centralized Examination Station ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Customs invites the general [[Page 28921]] public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Application to Establish Centralized Examination Station. 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 July 28, 1997, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs Service, Information Services Group, Room 6216, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 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, DC 20229, Tel. (202) 927-1426. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: (1) 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: Application to Establish Centralized Examination Station. OMB Number: 1515-0183. Form Number: N/A. Abstract: A port director decides when their port needs one or more Centralized Examination Stations (CES). They announce this need and solicit applications to operate a CES. The information contained in the application will be used to determine the suitability of the applicant's facility, the fairness of his fee structure, his knowledge of cargo handling operations and his knowledge of Customs procedures. Current Actions: There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses, Individuals, Institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 hours (120 minutes). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100. Estimated Total Annualized Cost on the Public: N/A. Dated: May 19, 1997. J. Edgar Nichols, Team Leader, Information Services Group. [FR Doc. 97-13914 Filed 5-27-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4820-02-P