Rules and Regulations. 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing collection of information

Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security
Action: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing collection of information
Citation: FR Doc. 2020-15018 · 1651-0078

Summary

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

Dates

Comments are encouraged and must be submitted no later than September 14, 2020 to be assured of consideration.

Supplementary Information

CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ). This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) suggestions to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) suggestions to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the request for approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Overview of This Information Collection Title: Automated Clearinghouse. OMB Number: 1651-0078. Form Number: CBP Form 400. Current Actions: Extension. Type of Review: Extension without change. Affected Public: Companies enrolled in the Automated Broker Interface (ABI). Abstract: The Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) allows participants in the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) to transmit daily statements, deferred tax, and bill payments electronically through a financial institution directly to a CBP account. ACH debit allows the payer to exercise more control over the payment process. In order to participate in ACH debit, filers must complete CBP Form 400, ACH Application. Participants also use this form to notify CBP of changes to bank information or contact information. The ACH procedure is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 58a-58c and 19 U.S.C. 66, and set forth in 19 CFR 24.25. CBP Form 400 is accessible at https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms, and is not being updated at this time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,443. Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 2. Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 2,886. Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes (0.083 hours). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 240. Dated: July 8, 2020. Seth D. Renkema, Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2020-15018 Filed 7-13-20; 8:45 am]