CBP Seeks Comments on Info Collection on Application to Establish CES
CBP is asking for comments by April 15 on an existing information collection on applications to establish a centralized examination station (CES). CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection without a change to the burden hours or to the information collected.
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Application to Establish CES
If a CBP port director decides one or more centralized examination stations are needed, the port director solicits applications to operate a CES. The information contained in the application will be used to determine the suitability of the applicant's facility; the fairness of fee structure; and knowledge of cargo handling operations and of CBP procedures, CBP said. The names of all corporate officers and all employees who will come in contact with uncleared cargo will also be provided so that CBP may perform background investigations.
CBP Estimates 50 Responses
CBP estimates there will be 50 responses per year and 100 total burden hours.
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 will 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
(Federal Register 03/15/13)