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The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are seeking public comments on an information collection regarding the documentation requirements for articles entered under special tariff treatment provisions. This is part of an extension of an existing collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. CBP reviews whether imported goods fall under specific duty-free or reduced-duty categories and importers must have certain declarations ready at the time of entry. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by March 15, 2021.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comments on the extension of an information collection related to the Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement, known as CBP Form 1300. This form is crucial for collecting data on commercial vessels entering or leaving U.S. ports and ensures that all associated paperwork is accurate. It also serves as a record of fees and tax payments to avoid overpayment. The public has until March 26, 2021, to submit comments via email, as mail submissions are suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to continue limiting travel from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry, allowing only "essential travel." This decision is in response to the risks posed by COVID-19 and is intended to prevent further virus transmission. Essential travel includes U.S. citizens and residents returning home, medical travel, work-related travel, and more, while tourism and recreation are not considered essential. These restrictions are in effect from February 22, 2021, through March 21, 2021, and do not apply to air, freight rail, or sea travel.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting comments on an extension of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CBP uses Form 7501, known as the Entry Summary, to gather details on goods entering the U.S., such as duty documentation and taxes. This information is important for record-keeping, enforcement, and statistics. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, utility, and any suggested improvements by February 10, 2021.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public input on an information collection concerning duty-free entry for returned American products. The collection involves CBP Form 3311, used by businesses to claim duty-free treatment for goods that meet specific criteria, including being of U.S. growth, production, and manufacture, and returning to the U.S. without being improved abroad. This request is part of a 60-day notice for extension, with no changes to the information collected or method of collection, and comments are due by February 18, 2025. The proposed collection has an estimated 12,000 respondents submitting 420,000 responses annually with each response taking about 6 minutes.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending its test of using facial recognition technology to help airlines and ships meet passenger information regulations for two more years, now ending on February 16, 2027. This voluntary test allows participating carriers to use CBP's Traveler Verification Service (TVS) to compare travelers' facial images with images already on file, potentially speeding up passenger processing. Travelers can opt out if they do not want their photos taken, requiring the carriers to verify their identities manually. The test aims to improve accuracy and efficiency in verifying traveler identities while maintaining privacy and data protection standards.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced the implementation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP). This program is a specific part of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program that allows certain pre-approved travelers from China to visit the CNMI without a visa for up to 14 days. The implementation of this program will start on February 20, 2024, and travelers will need to get an electronic travel authorization before going. The previous policy allowing Chinese nationals to enter the CNMI with parole will end on the same date.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced a plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on a new information collection named the Pre-Screening Interview Questionnaire Form, which is part of the selection process for law enforcement candidates. The aim is to assess candidate suitability prior to a mandatory polygraph test, with feedback requested to improve the collection process. The CBP estimates that 20,000 individuals will respond to this form annually, leading to a total of 200,000 responses and requiring roughly 6,667 hours of collective effort from respondents each year.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on a revised information collection process related to travelers at land borders. This process involves the CBP One™ app, which collects biographic and biometric information from individuals before they arrive at a Port of Entry (POE) to streamline processing. Changes include expanding the areas in Mexico where travelers can request appointments and allowing documented travelers to use the CBP One application, previously only available for undocumented travelers. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and efficiency of this data collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend an information collection related to Foreign Trade Zones without changes to the existing requirements. This process is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and comments can be submitted until March 17, 2025. The information collection involves recordkeeping and the submission of certification letters by businesses operating in these zones, with a total estimated annual burden of 299 hours. The CBP wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to ease the burden of this information collection.