CBP Seeks Comments on Info Collection for Applications to Establish Container Exam Station
CBP is requesting comments by June 13 on an existing information collection for applications to establish a container examination station. 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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Application to Establish CES
A CBP port director decides when his or her port needs one or more Centralized Examination Stations (CES). A CES is a facility where imported merchandise is made available to CBP officers for physical examination. If it is decided that a CES is 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 the knowledge of cargo handling operations and of CBP procedures. 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. The CES application is provided for by 19 CFR 118.11 and is authorized by 19 USC 1499.
CBP Estimates
CBP estimated 50 total annual responses, estimated to create about 100 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 05/13/16)