[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 153 (Friday, August 7, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47977-47978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17313]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[1651-0022]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Entry Summary

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 must be submitted no later October 6, 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 1651-0022 
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: Entry Summary.
    OMB Number: 1651-0022.
    Form Number: 7501.
    Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this 
collection of this information collection. There is no change to the 
burden hours or the information collected.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Importer, importer's agent for each import 
transaction.
    Abstract: CBP Form 7501, Entry Summary, is used to identify 
merchandise entering the commerce of the United States, and to document 
the amount of duty and/or tax paid. CBP Form 7501 is submitted by the 
importer, or the importer's agent, for each import transaction. The 
data on this form is used by CBP as a record of the import transaction; 
to collect the proper duty, taxes, certifications and enforcement 
information; and to provide data to the U.S. Census Bureau for 
statistical purposes. CBP Form 7501 must be filed within 10 working 
days from the time of entry of merchandise into the United States. 
Collection of the data on this form is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1484 and 
provided for by 19 CFR 142.11 and CFR 141.61. CBP Form 7501 and 
accompanying instructions can be found at https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=7501&=Apply.

7501-Formal Entry (Electronic Submission)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,336.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 9,903.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 23,133,408.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,920,072.86.

7501-Formal Entry (Paper Submission)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 28.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 9,903.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 277,284.
    Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 92,335.57.

7501-Formal Entry With Softwood Lumber Act of 2008* (Paper Only)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 210.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1,905.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 400,050.
    Estimated Time per Response: 40 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 266,433.

7501-Informal Entry (Electronic Submission)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,883.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 2,582.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,861,906.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 403,538.19.

7501-Informal Entry (Paper Submission)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 19.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 2,582.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 49,058.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,264.5.

7501A-Document/Payment Transmittal (Paper Only)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 60.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 1,200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300.

Exclusion Approval Information Letter

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 5,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 3 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 250.

    Dated: August 4, 2020.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2020-17313 Filed 8-6-20; 8:45 am]
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