Haiti HOPE Act

OMB Control No: 1651-0129	ICR Reference No: 200706-1651-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCBP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Haiti HOPE Act
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 06/29/2007
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 06/20/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/20/2007
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is pre-approved for 6 months, pending the publication of the IFR. After 6 months the agency will submit a revision based on public comments received during the IFR comment period.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2007	6 Months From Approved
Responses	4,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,333	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This trade program provides for duty-free treatment for certain apparel articles and certain wire harness automotive components from Haiti.

Emergency Justfication: CBP is submitting this request as an emergency because we are implemented the Haiti HOPE Act using Interim regulations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 432 120 Name of Law: Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 432 120 Name of Law: Hatian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1505-AB82	Final or interim final rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Haiti HOPE Act

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	4,000	0	4,000	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,333	0	1,333	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: This is a new information collection request. Public Law 109-432, the Haiti HOPE Act, creates a new program that involves duty-free treatment for products imported from Haiti.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $36,000

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Tracey Denning 202 927-0197

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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: 06/20/2007

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