Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System

OMB Control No: 0625-0279	ICR Reference No: 202312-0625-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202101-0625-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/13/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2024
Responses	206,917	278,850
Time Burden (Hours)	35,633	48,794
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) System is vital to facilitate the real-time monitoring of aluminum imports in a volatile market. AIM will operate under the authority vested as part of the Census Act (13 U.S.C. 301(a) and 302). The Aluminum Import License Application collects the necessary information. If the total value of the covered aluminum portion of an entry is less than $5000, applicants may use a low-value license in lieu of a regular import license.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 301(a) and 302 Name of Law: Collection And Publication Of Foreign Commerce And Trade Statistics

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 13 USC 301(a) and 302

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 69611	10/06/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 86115	12/12/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Aluminum Import License ITA-4142a Aluminum Import License Application Low Value Aluminum Import License ITA-4142b Low Value Aluminum Import License

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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	206,917	278,850	0	-71,933	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	35,633	48,794	0	-13,161	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There have been no program changes or adjustments since the last request. Rather, changes to the total burden hours are based on a review of the number of licenses completed since the prior request. This updated information was used to derive annualized estimates, and the annualized estimates were used to calculate an updated estimate of total burden hours. The form requirements, and the estimated form completion time, are unchanged since the previous request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $42,014

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Julie Al-Saadawi 202 482-1930

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Common Form ICR:  Yes

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:

Approved RCFs using this ICR

Agency/Sub Agency RCF ID RCF Title RCF Status IC Title

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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: 12/13/2023

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