[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 163-164]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-33091]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Agency Information Collection Activities: CBP Regulations 
Pertaining to Customs Brokers

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

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an 
existing information collection: 1651-0034.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of 
Homeland Security will be submitting the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: CBP 
Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers (19 CFR part 111). 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 or to the information being 
collected. This document is published to obtain comments from the 
public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was 
previously published in the Federal Register (75 FR 67094) on November 
1, 2010, 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 February 2, 
2011.

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: CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers (19 CFR Part 
111).
    OMB Number: 1651-0034.
    Form Numbers: CBP Forms 3124 and 3124E.
    Abstract: The information contained in part 111 of the CBP 
regulations governs the licensing and conduct of customs brokers. 
Specifically, an individual who wishes to take the broker exam would 
complete CBP Form 3124E, ``Application for Customs Broker License 
Exam''; or to apply for a broker license, CBP Form 3124, ``Application 
for Customs Broker License'' must be completed. The procedures to 
request a local or national broker permit can be found in 19 CFR 
111.19, and a triennial report is required under 19 CFR 111.30. The 
information collected from customs brokers is provided for by 19 U.S.C. 
1641. CBP Forms 3124 and 3124E may be found at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/forms/. Further information about the customs broker exam 
and how to apply for it may be found at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/broker/broker_exam/notice_of_exam.xml.
    Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the 
expiration date with no change to the burden hours or to this 
collection of information.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses, Individuals.
    CBP Form 3124E, ``Application for Customs Broker License Exam
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,300.
    Total Number of Estimated Annual Responses: 2,300.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,300.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Public: $466,000.

    CBP Form 3124, ``Application for Customs Broker License''
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
    Total Number of Estimated Annual Responses: 300.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300.

    Triennial Report (19 CFR 111.30)
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,833.
    Total Number of Estimated Annual Responses: 3,833.
    Estimated Time per Response: .5 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,917.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Public: $383,300.

    National Broker Permit Application (19 CFR 111.19)
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
    Total Number of Estimated Annual Responses: 500.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 500.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Public: $112,500.

    If additional information is required contact: Tracey Denning, U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of 
International Trade, 799 9th Street, NW., 5th Floor,

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Washington, DC 20229-1177, at 202-325-0265.

    Dated: December 28, 2010.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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