[Federal Register: October 14, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 198)]
[Notices]
[Page 60979-60980]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration; Annual Report From Foreign-
Trade Zones
ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 13,
2004.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork, Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th &
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at
dHynek@doc.gov.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should
be directed to: Foreign-Trade Zones Staff, FCB--Suite 4100W, 1401
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230; Phone Number: (202) 482-
2862, and fax number (202) 482-0002.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Foreign-Trade Zone Annual Report is the vehicle by which
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) grantees report annually to the Foreign Trade
Zones Board, pursuant to the requirements of the Foreign Trade Zones
Act (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u). The annual reports submitted by grantees are
the only complete source of compiled information on FTZ's. The data and
information contained in the reports relates to international trade
activity in FTZ's. The reports are used by the Congress and the
Department to determine the economic effect of the FTZ program. The
reports are also used by the FTZ Board and other trade policy officials
to determine whether zone activity is consistent with U.S.
international trade policy, and whether it is in the public interest.
The public uses the information regarding activities carried on in
FTZ's to evaluate their effect on industry sectors. The information
contained in annual reports also helps zone grantees in their marketing
efforts.
II. Method of Collection
FTZ grantees submit annual reports to the Foreign-Trade Zones
Board.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0625-0109.
Form Number: ITA-359P.
Type of Review: Regular Submission.
Affected Public: State, local, or tribal governments or not-for-
profit institutions which are FTZ grantees.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 160.
Estimated Time Per Response: 38 to 211 hours (depending on the size
and structure of the FTZ).
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 14,330.
Estimated Total Annual Costs: The estimated annual cost for this
collection is $695,990.00 ($607,350.00 for submitters and $88,640.00
for the federal government).
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
(including hours and costs) of the proposed collection information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: October 7, 2004.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-23009 Filed 10-13-04; 8:45 am]