[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 177 (Thursday, September 13, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 52385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18007]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S Customs and Border Protection


Agency Information Collection Activities: Importation Bond 
Structure

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Proposed collection; comments requested.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of 
Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection 
request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Importation 
Bond Structure. This is a proposed extension of an information 
collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this 
information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours. 
This document is published to obtain comments from the public and 
affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously 
published in the Federal Register (72 FR 38094) on July 12, 2007, 
allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an 
additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 15, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be 
addressed to Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Department of Homeland 
Security/Customs and Border Protection, and sent via electronic mail to 
[email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-6974.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
encourages the general public and affected Federal agencies to submit 
written comments and suggestions on proposed and/or continuing 
information collection requests pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13). Your comments should address one of the 
following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency/
component, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's/component's estimate of 
the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those 
who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Title: Importation Bond Structure.
    OMB Number: 1651-0050.
    Form Number: CBP-301 and CBP-5297.
    Abstract: Bonds are used to assure that duties, taxes, charges, 
penalties, and reimbursable expenses owed to the Government are paid. 
They are also used to provide legal recourse for the Government for 
noncompliance with CBP laws and regulations.
    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.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 590,250.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 147,596.
    Estimated Total Annualized Cost on the Public: N/A.
    If additional information is required contact: Tracey Denning, U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 
3.2.C, Washington, DC 20229, at 202-344-1429.

    Dated: September 6, 2007.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Branch.
[FR Doc. E7-18007 Filed 9-12-07; 8:45 am]
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