[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 13 (Thursday, January 20, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 3649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-1048]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Information

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: 1651-0023.

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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: 
Request for Information (CBP Form 28). 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 (75 FR 70680) on 
November 18, 2010, allowing for a 60-day comment period. One comment 
was received. 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 22, 
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: Request for Information.
    OMB Number: 1651-0023.
    Form Number: CBP Form 28.
    Abstract: Under 19 U.S.C. 1500 and 1401a, Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) is responsible for appraising imported merchandise by 
ascertaining its value, classifying merchandise under the tariff 
schedule, and assessing a rate and amount of duty to be paid. On 
occasions when the invoice or other documentation does not provide 
sufficient information for appraisement or classification, the CBP 
Officer requests additional information through the use of CBP Form 28, 
Request for Information. This form is completed by CBP personnel 
requesting additional information and the importers, or their agents, 
respond in the format of their choice. CBP Form 28 is provided for by 
19 CFR 151.11. A copy of this form and instructions are available at 
http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_28.pdf.
    Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the 
expiration date with no change to the burden hours or to the 
information being collected.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 60,000.
    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, Washington, DC 
20229-1177, at 202-325-0265.

    Dated: January 13, 2011.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2011-1048 Filed 1-19-11; 8:45 am]
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