[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 167 (Thursday, August 27, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53013-53014]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-18853]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[1651-0034]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Customs Regulations 
Pertaining to Customhouse Brokers

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 than October 26, 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 1651-0034 
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

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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: Customs Regulations Pertaining to Customhouse Brokers.
    OMB Number: 1651-0034.
    Form Number: 3124 and 3124E.
    Current Actions: CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this 
collection of information. There is no change to the burden hours or 
the information collected.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Customhouse Brokers.
    Abstract: The information contained in Part 111 of the CBP 
regulations (19 CFR) governs the licensing and conduct of customs 
brokers. An individual who wishes to take the broker exam must complete 
the electronic application CBP Form 3124E, ``Application for Customs 
Broker License Exam,'' or to apply for a broker license, CBP Form 3124, 
``Application for Customs Broker License.'' 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. This 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 https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers.

Application for Broker License Exam (Form 3124E)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,300.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 2,300.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,300.

Application for Broker License Exam (Form 3124)

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 750.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 750.

Trienniel Report

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,550.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,550.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,275.

National Broker's Permit Application

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200.

    Dated: August 28, 2020.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
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