[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 62 (Friday, March 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13766-13767]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06479]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Customs and Border Protection

[1651-0137]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Small Vessel Reporting 
System

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

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; extension of an 
existing collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection 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 of 1995 (PRA). 
The information collection is published in the Federal Register to 
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are 
encouraged and will be accepted (no later than May 29, 2018) to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) 
contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0137 
in the subject line and the agency name. To avoid duplicate 
submissions, please use only one of the following methods to submit 
comments:
    (1) Email. Submit comments to: [email protected].
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to CBP Paperwork Reduction Act 
Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, 
Regulations and Rulings, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, 90 K Street 
NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA 
information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact 
Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, 
Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 
20229-1177, Telephone number (202) 325-0056 or via email 
[email protected]. Please note that the contact information provided 
here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking 
information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National 
Customer Service Center at 877-227-5511, (TTY) 1-800-877-8339, or CBP 
website at https://www.cbp.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other

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Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing 
information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This process is conducted in accordance with 
5 CFR 1320.8. Written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies should address one or more of the following four 
points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (3) suggestions to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) suggestions to minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
including through 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. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and 
included in the request for approval. All comments will become a matter 
of public record.

Overview of This Information Collection

    Title: Small Vessel Reporting System.
    OMB Number: 1651-0137.
    Abstract: The Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) is a pilot 
program that allows certain participants using small pleasure boats to 
report their arrival telephonically instead of having to appear in 
person for inspection by a CBP officer each time they enter the United 
States. In some cases, a participant may also be asked to report to CBP 
for an in person inspection upon arrival. Participants may be U.S. 
citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens, and 
permanent residents of Canada who are nationals of Visa Waiver Program 
countries listed in 8 CFR 217.2(a). In addition, participants of one or 
more Trusted Traveler programs and current Canadian Border Boater 
Landing Permit (CBP Form I-68) holders may participate in SVRS.
    In order to register for the SVRS pilot program, participants enter 
data via the SVRS website, which collects information such as 
biographical information and vessel information. Participants will go 
through the in person CBP inspection process during SVRS registration, 
and in some cases, upon arrival in the United States.
    For each voyage, SVRS participants will be required to submit a 
float plan about their voyage via the SVRS website in advance of 
arrival in the United States. The float plan includes vessel 
information, a listing of all persons on board, estimated dates and 
times of departure and return, and information on the locations to be 
visited on the trip. Participants in SVRS can create a float plan for 
an individual voyage or a template for a float plan that can be used 
multiple times.
    SVRS in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1225, 8 CFR 235.1, 19 U.S.C. 1433, 
and 19 CFR 4.2. The SVRS website is accessible at: https://svrs.cbp.dhs.gov/.
    Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this 
information collection with no change to the burden hours. There is no 
change to the information being collected.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Individuals.

SVRS Application

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,509.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 7,509.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,877.

Float Plan

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,589.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 2,589.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10.6 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 457.

    Dated: March 27, 2018.
Seth Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2018-06479 Filed 3-29-18; 8:45 am]
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