Approved. Upon
resubmission, DHS will report on the number of ports of entry that
have FAST capabilities (north and southern borders), the frequency
of use at each border for each of the PORTPASS programs, and the
results of the southern FAST program in its first months of
operation. Further, DHS will provide a timeframe for the
consolidation of the I-823 and 823F, and explore options for
consolidating the southern and northern border PORTPASS forms. DHS
shall also ensure that this form contains the expiration date of
2/2004.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
08/31/2003
275,000
0
500,000
304,000
0
583,000
7,740,000
0
12,740,000
The I-823 is used to determine
eligibility for automated programs and to secure those elements
necessary to confirm enrollment at the time of application for
admission to the U.S. The FAST application (Form CBP-823F) is used
to expedite clearance of low risk trans-border shipments along the
southern border, while also satisfying security
requirements.
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.
Applications - Alternative Inspection Services/FAST Commercial Driver App.