[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 3083] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-1597] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Public Information Collection Requirements; Request for Public Input; Application for Customshouse Broker's License AGENCY: Customs Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Customs invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Application for Customhouse Broker's License. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 1, 1996, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs Service, Printing and Records Services Group, Room 6216, 1301 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to U.S. Customs Service, Attn.: Norman Waits, Room 6216, 1301 Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20229, Tel. (202) 927-1551. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Customs invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The comments should address the accuracy of the burden estimates and ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology, as well as other relevant aspects of the information collection. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the Customs request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document Customs is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Application for Customshouse Broker's License. OMB Number: 1515-0076. Form Number: CF-3124. Abstract: This collection of information is required for each individual or entity applying for a Customhouse broker's license. Section 641(b), (c) and (f) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, provide the statutory and regulatory authority for the issuance of Customshouse broker's licenses and permits. Section 111.12 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 111.12) implements the statute by setting the procedure for the use of CF 3124 as an application for a Customhouse broker's license. The licensing/permitting of brokers is to ensure that the public is serviced by reputable agents who must account to the Customs Service in handling revenues generated in the duty collection process. Current Actions: There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Business or other for-profit institutions and individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,800. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,800. Dated: January 18, 1996. V. Carol Barr, Leader, Printing and Records Services Group. [FR Doc. 96-1597 Filed 1-29-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4820-02-P