[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5696-5697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-2585]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service


Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Proof of the Use for Rates 
of Duty Dependent on Actual Use

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 
the Proof of the Use for Rates of Duty Dependent on Actual Use. This 
request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 7, 2003, 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs Service, 
Information Services Group, Attn.: Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to U.S. Customs Service, Attn.: Tracey Denning, 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.2C, Washington, DC 20229, Tel. (202) 
927-1429.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Customs invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information 
collections pursuant to the Paperwork

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Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 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: Proof of the Use for Rates of Duty Dependent on Actual Use.
    OMB Number: 1515-0109.
    Form Number: None.
    Abstract: The Proof of the Use for Rates of Duty Dependent on 
Actual Use declaration is needed to ensure Customs control over 
merchandise which is duty-free. The declaration shows proof of use and 
must be submitted within 3 years of the date of entry or withdrawal for 
consumption.
    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: Individuals, Businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,500.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,500.
    Estimated Total Annualized Cost on the Public: N/A.

    Dated: January 27, 2003.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Branch.
[FR Doc. 03-2585 Filed 2-3-03; 8:45 am]
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