[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 25233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07609]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Annual Report From Foreign-Trade Zones

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Department), in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing 
information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our 
information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting 
burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public 
comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received on or before June 10, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by 
email to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Office at [email protected] or 
[email protected]. Please reference OMB Control Number 0625-0109 in the 
subject line of your comments. Do not submit Confidential Business 
Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed 
to Juanita Chen, Senior FTZ Analyst, telephone: (202) 482-1378, U.S. 
FTZ Office, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230, email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The FTZ Annual Report is the vehicle by which FTZ grantees report 
annually to the FTZ Board, pursuant to the requirements of the FTZ Act 
(19 U.S.C. 81(p)). The annual reports submitted by grantees are the 
only complete source of compiled information on FTZs. The data and 
information contained in the reports relate to international trade 
activity in the FTZs. The reports are used by the Congress and the 
Department to determine the economic effect of the FTZ program. The 
reports are also used by the FTZ Board and other trade policy officials 
to determine whether zone activity is consistent with U.S. 
international trade policy, and whether it is in the public interest. 
The public uses the information regarding activities carried out in the 
FTZs to evaluate their effect on industry sectors. The information 
contained in annual reports also helps zone grantees in their marketing 
efforts. This is a request for a renewal of a currently approved 
information collection.

II. Method of Collection

    The FTZ Annual Report is collected from zone grantees in a web-
based, electronic format.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0625-0109.
    Form Number(s): ITA 359P.
    Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current 
information collection.
    Affected Public: State, local, tribal governments, or not-for-
profit institutions that have been granted FTZ authority.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 261.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 to 76 hours (depending on size and 
structure of the FTZ).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,979.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: 0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: 19 U.S.C. 81(p).

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/
International Trade Administration to: (a) Evaluate whether the 
proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions 
of the Department, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the 
time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to 
respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for 
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-07609 Filed 4-9-24; 8:45 am]
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