96-1597. Public Information Collection Requirements; Request for Public Input; Application for Customshouse Broker's License

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 3083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1597]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Public Information Collection Requirements; Request for Public 
Input; Application for Customshouse Broker's License

AGENCY: Customs Service, Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Customs invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information 
collection requirement concerning the Application for Customhouse 
Broker's License. This request for comment is being made pursuant to 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 1, 1996, 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs Service, 
Printing and Records Services Group, Room 6216, 1301 Constitution Ave., 
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20229.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to U.S. 
Customs Service, Attn.: Norman Waits, Room 6216, 1301 Constitution 
Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20229, Tel. [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Customs invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information 
collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 
104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The comments should address the 
accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize the burden 
including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of 
other forms of information technology, as well as other relevant 
aspects of the information collection. The comments that are submitted 
will be summarized and included in the Customs request for Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter 
of public record. In this document Customs is soliciting comments 
concerning the following information collection:
    Title: Application for Customshouse Broker's License.
    OMB Number: 1515-0076.
    Form Number: CF-3124.
    Abstract: This collection of information is required for each 
individual or entity applying for a Customhouse broker's license. 
Section 641(b), (c) and (f) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 
provide the statutory and regulatory authority for the issuance of 
Customshouse broker's licenses and permits. Section 111.12 of the 
Customs Regulations (19 CFR 111.12) implements the statute by setting 
the procedure for the use of CF 3124 as an application for a 
Customhouse broker's license. The licensing/permitting of brokers is to 
ensure that the public is serviced by reputable agents who must account 
to the Customs Service in handling revenues generated in the duty 
collection process.
    Current Actions: There are no changes to the information 
collection. This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration 
date.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit institutions and 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,800.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,800.

    Dated: January 18, 1996.
V. Carol Barr,
Leader, Printing and Records Services Group.
[FR Doc. 96-1597 Filed 1-29-96; 8:45 am]
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