The request is "preapproved," with an expiration date November 30, 2007. The agency is instructed to activate the ICR by entering into ROCIS the Federal Register citation for the associated interim final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2007
6 Months From Approved
06/30/2007
109,000
0
40,000
21,800
0
8,000
0
0
0
This information collection is used to verify which imported goods are entitled to duty-free or reduced duty treatment under Free Trade Agreements. This includes The U.S. - Chile Free Trade Agreement; the U.S.- Singapore Free Trade Agreement; the U.S.- Australia Free Trade Agreement and the U.S.- Morocco Free Trade Agreement.
The increase in burden hours is due to the US entering into Free Trade Agreements with additional countries. The information collected is the same for all countries.
$654,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Tracey Denning 202 927-0197
No
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:
(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;
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.
Supporting Statement (2006).doc
Free Trade Agreements