This collection of information is
required to implement a provision of the Customs modernization
portion of the North American Free Trade Implementation Act (Mod
Act) concerning prior disclosure by a person of a violation of law
committed by that person involving the entry or introduction or
attempted entry or introduction of merchandise into the United
States by fraud, gross negligence, or negligence, pursuant to 19
U.S.C. 1592(c)(4), as amended.
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.