CBP Seeks Comments on Certification for Transport Under Seal Info Collection
CBP is requesting comments by Oct. 13 on an existing information collection for cargo container and road vehicle certification for transport under Customs seal. CBP proposes (here) to extend the expiration date of this information collection without a change to the burden hours or information collected.
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Customs Modernization Act Recordkeeping Requirements
The United States is a signatory to several international Customs conventions and is responsible for specifying the technical requirements that containers and road vehicles must meet to be acceptable for transport under Customs seal. CBP has the responsibility of collecting information for the purpose of certifying containers and vehicles for international transport under Customs seal. A certification of compliance facilitates the movement of containers and road vehicles across international territories. The procedures for obtaining a certification of a container or vehicle are set forth in 19 CFR Part 115.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 3,000 total annual responses, estimated to create about 10,500 total annual 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 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 08/11/15)