The record will reflect the collection is 90% electronic and that it is required for regulatory compliance purposes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2003
05/31/2003
05/31/2000
9,114
0
732,600
7,977,600
0
732,600
9,500,000
0
0
Proposed Customs regulations 163.2 and 163.3 provided for which records are to be maintained and which parties are required to keep those records. Proposed Customs regulations 163.12 also contains provisions for a voluntary recordkeeping compliance program available to all parties who are required to maintain and produce entry records.
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.