[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 238 (Monday, December 14, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66136-66137]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-29607]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Customs and Border Protection


Agency Information Collection Activities: Administrative Rulings

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

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ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an 
existing information collection: 1651-0085.

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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: Administrative 
Rulings. 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 (74 FR 49392) on September 28, 2009, 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 January 13, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
this proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be 
addressed to the OMB Desk Officer for Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security, and sent via electronic mail to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-5806.

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 
(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 agencies/components 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 techniques or other 
forms of information.
    Title: Administrative Rulings.
    OMB Number: 1651-0085.
    Form Number: None.
    Abstract: The collection of information in 19 CFR Part 177 is 
necessary in order to enable Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to 
respond to requests by importers and other interested persons for the 
issuance of administrative rulings. These rulings pertain to the 
interpretation and application of the CBP and related laws with respect 
to prospective and current transactions.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to the information 
collection. This submission is being made to extend the expiration 
date.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Rulings:
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 120,000.
    Appeals:
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 40 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,000.
    If additional information is required contact: Tracey Denning, U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 
9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, at 202-325-0265.

    Dated: December 8, 2009.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. E9-29607 Filed 12-11-09; 8:45 am]
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