CBP Extends Comment Period on Haiti HOPE Act Info Collection
CBP is extending the comment period by 30 days for an existing information collection related to the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act of 2006. CBP proposes to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.
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Haiti HOPE Act
The Haiti HOPE trade program provides for duty-free treatment for certain apparel articles and certain wire harness automotive components from Haiti. Those wishing to claim duty-free treatment under this program must prepare a declaration of compliance which identifies and details the costs of the beneficiary components of production and non-beneficiary components of production to show that the 50 percent value content requirement was satisfied.
CBP Estimates 204 Responses
CBP estimates there will be 204 responses per year from 12 respondents. The estimated time per respondent is 20 minutes and the total annual hours are estimated to be 67.
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; (d) ways to minimize the burden, including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total of capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs).
CBP Contact -- Tracey Denning (202) 325-0265
(Federal Register 03/03/14)