[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 8433]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4100]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Foreign Trade Zone Application
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Import Administration,
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2) (A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 20, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room
5327, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Phone
number: (202) 482-3272.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or
copies of the information collection instructions should be directed
to: Kathleen A. Boyce, Foreign Trade Zones Staff, Room 3716, 14th &
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; Phone number: (202) 482-
2862, and fax number: (202) 482-0002. The FTZ Application Guidelines,
as well as the Regulations, are available on-line at http://
www.ita.doc.gov/import__admin/records/ftzpage/ftzhome.htm.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Foreign Trade Zones Application is the vehicle by which
individual firms or organizations apply for foreign-trade zone (FTZ)
status, for subzone status, or for expansion of an existing zone. The
FTZ Act and Regulations require that an application with a description
of the proposed project be made to the FTZ Board (19 U.S.C. 81b and
81f; 15 CFR 400.24-26) before a license can be issued or a zone can be
expanded. The Act and Regulations require that applications contain
detailed information on facilities, financing, operational plans,
proposed manufacturing operations, need, and economic impact.
Manufacturing activity in zones, which is primarily conducted in
subzones can involve issues related to domestic industry and trade
policy impact. Such applications must include specific information on
the Customs-tariff related savings that result from zone procedures and
the economic consequences of permitting such savings. The FTZ Board
needs complete and accurate information on the proposed operation and
its economic effects because the Act and Regulations authorize the
Board to restrict or prohibit operations that are detrimental to the
public interest.
II. Method of Collection
U.S. firms or organizations submit applications to the Foreign-
Trade Zones Board.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0625-0139.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Regular Submission.
Affected Public: State, local, or tribal governments or not-for-
profit institutions applying for foreign trade zone status, for subzone
status, or for modification of existing status.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Time Per Response: 20 to 120 hours (depending on type of
application).
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,314 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Costs: The estimated annual cost for this
collection is $864,442.00 ($249,402.00 for applicants and $615,040.00
for federal government).
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
(including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection
of information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: February 11, 1998.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and
Organization
[FR Doc. 98-4100 Filed 2-18-98; 8:45 a.m]
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