The Small Vessel Reporting System
(SVRS)is a pilot program that allows certain participants using
small pleasure boats to report their arrival telephonically instead
of having to appear in person for inspection by a CBP officer each
time they enter the United States. In some cases, a participant may
also be asked to report to CBP for an in person inspection upon
arrival. Participants may be U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent
residents, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents of Canada who
are nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries listed in 8 CFR
217.2(a). In addition, participants of one or more trusted traveler
pilot or programs and current Canadian Border Boater Landing Permit
(CBP Form I-68) holders may also participate in SVRS. In order to
register for the SVRS pilot program, participants enter data via
the SVRS website which collects information such as biographical
information and vessel information. Participants will go through
the in person CBP inspection process during SVRS registration, and
in some cases, upon arrival in the United States. SVRS is
authorized by 8 USC 1103, 8 USC 1225, 8 CFR 235.1, 19 USC 1433, 19
USC 1498, and 19 CFR 4.2.
US Code:
19
USC 1433 Name of Law: Tariff Act of 1930
US Code: 8 USC
1225 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
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.