Supporting Statement
Transfer of Cargo to a Container Station
1651-0096
Justification
Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary. Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the collection. Attach a copy of the appropriate section of each statue and regulation mandating or authorizing the collection of information.
2. Indicate how, by whom, and for what purpose the information is to be used. Except for a new collection, indicate the actual use the agency has made of the information received from the current collection.
The container station operator files the request to transfer cargo with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the transfer of containers to the container station. An abstract of the carrier’s manifest covering the containers transferred to a container station showing the containers by bill of lading number, marks, numbers, contents, consignee, etc., is part of the request a CBP inspector at the place of unlading. For merchandise transported in-bond, the container must go intact to the station at the destination port. Whether the importing carrier or the bonded carrier transfers the container, these carriers shall remain liable, under the terms of their bonds, for the proper safekeeping and delivery of the merchandise until it is formally receipted by the container station operator. If this request to transfer cargo is not made, the containers cannot be transferred to another station for unloading.
3. Describe whether, and to what extent, the collection of information involves the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses, and the basis for the decision for adopting this means of collection. Also describe any consideration of using information technology to reduce burden.
CBP is working on a system to allow electronic submission of this information that will be part of our Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) which is currently under development. The automation for this information will by 2012. Respondents are currently allowed to fax the information to CBP.
4. Describe efforts to identify duplication. Show specifically why any similar information already available cannot be used or modified for use for the purposes described in Item 2 above.
This information is not duplicated in any other place or any other form.
5. If the collection of information impacts small businesses or other small entities (Item 5 of the OMB Form 83-I), describe any methods used to minimize burden.
This information collection does not have an impact on small businesses or other small entities.
Describe consequences to Federal program or policy activities if the collection is not conducted or is conducted less frequently.
The consequence to the Federal policy if this information collection was not conducted would be a loss of control of imported merchandise and revenue.
7. Explain any special circumstances that would cause an information collection to be conducted in a manner:
This information is collected in a manner consistent with the guidelines of 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).
If applicable, provide a copy and identify the date and page number of publication in the Federal Register of the agency's notice, required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d), soliciting comments on the information collection prior to submission to OMB. Summarize public comments received in response to that notice and describe actions taken by the agency in response to these comments. Specifically address comments received on cost and hour burden.
Public comments were solicited through two Federal Register notices published on February 2, 2009 (Volume 74, Page 5846) and on April 15, 2009 (Volume 74, Page 17503). As of this submission, no comments have been received.
9. Explain any decision to provide any payment or gift to respondents, other than remuneration of contractors or grantees.
There is no offer of a monetary or material value for this information collection.
10. Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents and the basis for the assurance in statute, regulation, or agency policy.
There are no assurances of confidentiality provided to the respondents of this information collection.
11. Provide additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. This justification should include the reasons why the agency considers the questions necessary, the specific uses to be made of the information, the explanation to be given to persons from whom the information is requested, and any steps to be taken to obtain their consent.
There are no questions of a sensitive nature.
Provide estimates of the hour burden of the collection of information.
INFORMATION COLLECTION |
TOTAL ANNUAL BURDEN HOURS |
NO. OF RESPONDENTS |
NO. OF RESPONSES PER RESPONDENT |
TOTAL RESPONSES |
TIME PER RESPONSE |
Transfer of Cargo to Container Station |
41,548 |
14,327 |
25 |
358,175 |
7 minutes (.116 hours) |
Public Cost
The estimated cost to the respondents is $830,966. This is based on the estimated burden hours (41,548) multiplied (x) hourly rate ($20.00).
13. Provide an estimate of the total annual cost burden to respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of information.
There are no record keeping, capital, start-up or maintenance costs associated with this information collection.
Provide estimates of annualized cost to the Federal Government. Also provide a description of the method used to estimate cost, which should include quantification of hours, operational expenses (such as equipment overhead, printing, and support staff), and any other expense that would not have been incurred without this collection of information.
The estimated annual cost to the Federal Government associated with reviewing these forms is $1,040,498. This is based on 5 minutes (.083 hours) to review each submission multiplied (x) total number of submissions (358,175) for a total of 29,728.5 hours multiplied (x) hourly rate ($35.00) = $1,040,498.
15. Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments reported in Items 13 or 14 of the OMB Form 83-I.
The burden hours were increased based on an actual data inquiry of the number of Container Facilities making these requests. This data indicated that there are 14,327 Facilities. The burden hours were increased to reflect this number.
16. For collection of information whose results will be published, outline plans for tabulation, and publication.
This information collection will not be published for statistical purposes.
17. If seeking approval to not display the expiration date, explain the reasons that displaying the expiration date would be inappropriate.
CBP will display the expiration date for OMB approval of this information collection.
18. “Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions.”
CBP does not request and exception to the certification of this information collection.
No statistical methods were employed.
| File Type | application/msword |
| Author | Authorized User |
| Last Modified By | Authorized User |
| File Modified | 2009-05-13 |
| File Created | 2009-03-12 |