Another 30 Days to Comment on CBP’s Form 26 (Report of Diversion)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is announcing an additional 30 day comment period for the proposed extension of its existing Report of Diversion (CBP Form 26) information collection, which it plans to submit to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
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Comments on the proposed extension are due by July 20, 2011. This submission is being made to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the information collected or to CBP Form 26.
Form Used to Track Vessels when a Change Occurs in Scheduled Itineraries
CBP Form 26, Report of Diversion, is used to track vessels traveling coastwise from U.S. ports to other U.S. ports when a change occurs in scheduled itineraries. This form is initiated by the vessel owner or agent to notify and request approval by CBP for a vessel to divert while traveling coastwise from one U.S. port to another U.S. port, or a vessel cleared to a foreign port or place having to divert to another U.S. port when a change occurs in the vessel itinerary. CBP Form 26 collects information such as the name and nationality of the vessel, the expected port and date of arrival, and information about any related penalty cases, if applicable.
This information collection is authorized by the Jones Act (46 USC App. 883) and is provided for 19 CFR 4.91 (available here). CBP Form 26 is available here.
CBP Estimates 2,800 Total Business Responses Annually at 5 Minutes Each
CBP estimates the number of respondents annually to be 1,400, the number of responses per respondent to be 2, with the total annual responses to be 2,800. CBP estimates the time per response will be 5 minutes and the total annual burden hours to be 233.
Comments Requested on Ways to Minimize Burdens, Etc.
CBP is asking for comments from the general public and other Federal agencies on: (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agencies/components estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological techniques or other forms of information.
CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265
(See ITT’s Online Archives or 04/26/11 news, 11042617, for BP reminder that comments on the CBP Form 26 were due June 6, 2011.)