Another 30 Days to Comment on Form 4609 (Petition for Remission of Penalties)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is announcing an additional 30 day comment period for the proposed extension of its existing Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred (CBP Form 4609) 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 September 21, 2011. This submission is being made with no change to the burden hours or to the information being collected.
Those Who Violate Tariff Act Entitled to File Form 4609 for Mitigation of Penalties
CBP Form 4609, Petition for Remission of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred, is completed and filed with the CBP Port Director by individuals who have been found to be in violation of one or more provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930, or other laws administered by the CBP.
Persons who violate the Tariff Act are entitled to file a petition seeking mitigation of any statutory penalty imposed or remission of a statutory forfeiture incurred. This petition is submitted on CBP Form 4609. The information provided on this form is used by CBP personnel as a basis for granting relief from forfeiture or penalty. CBP Form 4609 (available here) is authorized by 19 USC 1618 and provided for by 19 CFR 171.11 (available here).
CBP Estimates 28,000 Respondents Will Use Form at 14 Minutes Each
CBP estimates the number of respondents annually will be 28,000 businesses/travelers. CBP estimates the time per respondent will be 14 minutes and the total annual burden hours to be 6,500.
Comments Requested on Ways to Minimize Burden, 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 agency’s estimates 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 including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.
CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265