Approved through
March 1995. The conditions outlined in James MacRae' letter to
Stephen Broadbent dated May 31, 1989 concerning the need for
progress in the Paperless Entry Project have been fulfilled. The
Customs Service has raised the level of electronic filing of this
form to over 80 percent and is moving ahead in joint electronic
filing with other federal agencies. The paper version of this form
is approved fo use by small brokers and importers who have chosen
not to automate the processing. You may omit printing the
expiration date on this form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1995
04/30/1995
6,543,405
0
0
838,158
0
0
0
0
0
THESE FORMS ARE USED BY IMPORTERS AND
BROKERS TO PROVIDE CUSTOMS WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION IN ORDER
TO EXAMINE AND RELEASE IMPORTED CARGO.
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.