CBP Seeks Comments on Transfer Approval Info Collection
CBP is requesting comments for an existing information collection for the application and approval to manipulate, examine, sample or transfer goods. CBP proposes (here) to extend the expiration date of this information collection with no change to the burden hours.
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CBP Form 3499
The form is an application to perform various operations on merchandise located at a CBP approved bonded facility. This form is filed by importers, consignees, transferees, or owners of merchandise, and is subject to approval by the port director. The data requested on this form identifies the merchandise for which action is being sought and specifies what operation is to be performed. This form may also be approved as a blanket application to manipulate goods for a period of up to one year for a continuous or repetitive manipulation.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 151,140 total annual responses for Form 3499, with each response estimated to take 6 minutes and an estimated total annual burden hours of 15,114.
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 11/03/14)