[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 107 (Thursday, June 3, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31444-31445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-12613]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4729]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-2031, Shrimp 
Exporter's/Importer's Declaration; OMB Control Number 1405-0095

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Shrimp Exporter's/
Importer's Declaration.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0095.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Oceans and International 
Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of Marine Conservation 
(OES/OMC).
     Form Number: DS-2031.
     Respondents: Foreign shrimp exporters, foreign governments 
(in some cases) and U.S. importers.

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     Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 9,000 per year, estimated.
     Average Hours Per Response: 10 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 1,666.
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: Comments may be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for up to 30 days from June 3, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Alex Hunt, the 
State Department Desk Officer in Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be 
reached on 202-395-7860. You may submit comments by any of the 
following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected]. You must include the DS form 
number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: OIRA State Department Desk 
Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20503.
     Fax: 202-395-6974.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The form DS-2031 is necessary to 
track the method of production of shrimp and shrimp products in order 
to implement trade controls called for in Section 609 of Pub. L. 101-
162 relating to sea turtle protection in shrimp fisheries.
    Methodology: The information called for by the DS-2031 will be 
collected from the respondents directly on the form, and the form will 
accompany the controlled products (shrimp and shrimp products using 
harmonized tariff codes 0306.13.00, 0306.23.00, 1605.20.05, or 
1605.20.10) through the international trade process through to 
importation into the United States. The information should be available 
for inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon entry or for 
a period of three years after importation. The importer of the 
controlled products should maintain the information for a period of 
three years.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed information 
collection and supporting documents may be obtained from James Story, 
Office of Marine Conservation, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. 
NW., Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202-647-2335.

    Dated: May 26, 2004.
David A. Balton,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries, Bureau of Oceans 
and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 04-12613 Filed 6-2-04; 8:45 am]
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