Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form DS-2031 SHRIMP EXPORTER'S/IMPORTER'S DECLARATION	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form DS-2031 Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form DS-2031 Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	Form and Instruction	Removed	Available
Form DS-2031 Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	Form and Instruction	Removed	Repair queued
12317_PublishedFR_2-5-2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-02-05	Repair queued
12256_PublishedFR_11-08-2023.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-02-05	Repair queued
legalAuthorities.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-02-05	Repair queued
OMC DS-2031 - Supporting Statement 30-Day Notice.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-12-11	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
264940	Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	Form and Instruction	New	SHRIMP EXPORTER'S/IMPORTER'S DECLARATION
264940	Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	Form and Instruction	New
14929	Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	Form and Instruction	Removed	Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration
14929	Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0095	ICR Reference No: 202402-1405-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201912-1405-002
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/15/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/05/2024
Terms of Clearance: State will work with CBP to ensure that the DS-2031 is able to be signed and submitted fully electronically before seeking to renew this collection again.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2027	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2024
Responses	10,000	0	10,000
Time Burden (Hours)	1,666	0	1,666
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The form DS-2031 is necessary to document imports of shrimp pursuant to the State Department's implementation of Section 609 of Public Law 101-162, which prohibits the entry into the United States of shrimp harvested in ways which are harmful to sea turtles. Respondents are shrimp exporters and government officials in countries which export shrimp to the United States.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 101 - 162 609 Name of Law: CONSERVATION OF SEA TURTLES; IMPORTATION OF SHRIMP
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 77135	11/08/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 7766	02/05/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	DS-2031	SHRIMP EXPORTER'S/IMPORTER'S DECLARATION
Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration	DS-2031	Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	10,000	10,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,666	1,666	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: See supporting statement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,661

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/05/2024

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