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.