Approved with the understanding that: 1) OMB will reenter this clearance request as a request for extension of an existing collection in a regulation, 2) the Department will submit to OMB a copy of all written comments relating to the information collections in this rule that are received during the 60-day comment period, 3) the Department will justify its request for a records retention period extending beyond the 3 years specified in 5 CFR 1320.6 (f), 4) a Paperwork Reduction Act Notice will be placed at the beginning of the instructions on each form and the statement will include an estimate of the average time required to complete the form, and 5) a similar paperwork notice will be included on the Vehicle Averaging election. Also, the Department should explain how these new Customs information requirements are to be included in the paperless entry system. Finally, the Department should provide a more complete explanation of of the burden to make it clear how 5,165 responses can provide the the information required for 2 million entries of merchandise.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1989
04/30/1989
5,165
0
0
18,349
0
0
0
0
0
THE OBJECTIVES OF CFTA ARE TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES, FACILITATE CONDITIONS OF FAIR COMPETITION WITHIN THE FREE TRADE AREA, LIBERALIZE SIGNIFICANTLY CONDITIONS FOR INVESTMENTS WITHIN THE FREE-TRADE AREA, ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF CFTA.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.