[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 115 (Friday, June 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 33839]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13293]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Harbor Maintenance Fee

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

ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of existing 
collection of information: 1651-0055.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, the U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information 
collection requirement concerning the Harbor Maintenance Fee. 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 August 12, 
2008, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESS: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Room 3.2.C, Attn: Tracey Denning, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20229.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn.: Tracey 
Denning, Room 3.2.C, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20229, Tel. (202) 344-1429.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP 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 (Pub. L. 
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 
request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. In this document, CBP 
is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection:
    Title: Harbor Maintenance Fee.
    OMB Number: 1651-0055.
    Form Number: CBP Forms 349 and 350.
    Abstract: This collection of information will be used to verify 
that the Harbor Maintenance Fee paid is accurate and current for each 
individual, importer, exporter, shipper, or cruise line.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to the information 
collection. This submission is to extend the expiration date.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses, Institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,300.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 5,200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,816.

    Dated: June 6, 2008.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. E8-13293 Filed 6-12-08; 8:45 am]
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