[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 63888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-24958]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[1651-0012]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Lien Notice

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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than 
January 21, 2020) 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 1651-0012 
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 
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: Lien Notice.
    OMB Number: 1651-0012.
    Form Number: CBP Form 3485.
    Abstract: Section 564, Tariff Act of 19, as amended (19 U.S.C. 
1564) provides that the claimant of a lien for freight, charges, or 
contribution in general average can notify CBP in writing of the 
existence of a lien, and CBP shall not permit delivery of the 
merchandise from a public store or a bonded warehouse until the lien is 
satisfied or discharged. The claimant shall file the notification of a 
lien on CBP Form 3485, Lien Notice. This form is usually prepared and 
submitted to CBP by carriers, cartmen and similar persons or firms. The 
data collected on this form is used by CBP to ensure that liens have 
been satisfied or discharged before delivery of the freight from public 
stores or bonded warehouses, and to ensure that proceeds from public 
auction sales are distributed to the lienholder. CBP Form 3485 is 
provided for by 19 CFR 141.112, and is accessible at https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=3485&=Apply.
    Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the 
expiration date with no change to the burden hours. There are no 
changes to the information collected or to Form 3485.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 112,000.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 112,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 28,000.

    Dated: November 13, 2019.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2019-24958 Filed 11-18-19; 8:45 am]
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