U.S. CUSTOMS DECLARATION

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
126885	U.S. CUSTOMS DECLARATION Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1515-0041	ICR Reference No: 199206-1515-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199108-1515-003
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/CUSTOMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: U.S. CUSTOMS DECLARATION
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/05/1992
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/15/1992
Terms of Clearance: Approved through December 1993. As explained below, we believe that t proposed collection could be significantly improved by further changes and testing. The Department may, however, initiate use of the revised form for one year as permitted by the Paperwork Reduction Act due to expiration of the OMB review period. Alternatively, the Department ma continue to use the current form while responding to OMB comments. . In preparation for the next OMB review of this collection, the Department should: 1) obtain detailed comments on the proposed form from a small number of incoming travelers, if the revised form is plac in use, 2) explore the feasibility of an alternative three page form (fold-out) which would provide the opportunity to use larger and more readable type for the instructions, 3) develop a shorter Paperwork Reduction Act notice which would provide a statement of the purpose of the form and Customs and OMB addresses where comments could be sent, 4) design a version of the instructions in which the requirements of t law would be stated in clear but non-threatening language with a singl citation of applicable law and regulations, and 5) plan a program to test one or more alternative versions on persons similar to incoming travelers. We suggest that the Department and Customs discuss these conditions with OMB within the next month so that an understanding can be reached on how they will be met. You may omit the expiration date.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1993	12/31/1993	08/31/1992
Responses	39,000,000	0	20,000,000
Time Burden (Hours)	1,950,000	0	1,000,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE CUSTOMS FORM 6059-B FACILITATES THE CLEARANCE OF PERSONS AND THEIR GOODS UPON ARRIVAL IN THE TERRITORY OF THE U.S. BY REQUIRING BASIC INFORMATION NECESSARY TO DETERMINE CUSTOMS EXCEPTION STATUS AND IF ANY DUTIES OR TAXES ARE DUE. THE FORM IS ALSO USED FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CUSTOMS AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
U.S. CUSTOMS DECLARATION	6059-B

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	39,000,000	20,000,000	0	0	19,000,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,950,000	1,000,000	0	0	950,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/15/1992

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