90 FR 143 pgs. 35705-35706 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers

Type: NOTICEVolume: 90Number: 143Pages: 35705 - 35706
Docket number: [OMB Control Number 1651-0034]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-14308 Filed 7-28-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Pages: 35705, 35706

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[OMB Control Number 1651-0034]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers

AGENCY:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION:

60-Day notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

DATES:

Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than September 29, 2025) to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES:


[top] Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) page 35706 contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0034 in the subject line and the agency name. Please submit written comments and/or suggestions in English. Please use the following method to submit comments:

Email. Submit comments to: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional PRA information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, Telephone number 202-325-0056 or via email CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov. Please note that the contact information provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National Customer Service Center at 877-227-5511, (TTY) 1-800-877-8339, or CBP website at https://www.cbp.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ). This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) suggestions to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) suggestions to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the request for approval. All comments will become a matter of public record.

Overview of This Information Collection

Title: CBP Regulations Pertaining to Customs Brokers.

OMB Number: 1651-0034.

Form Number: 3124 + 3124E.

Current Actions: Extension.

Type of Review: Extension.

Affected Public: Individuals.

Abstract: The information contained in Part 111 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR) governs the licensing and conduct of customs brokers. An individual who wishes to take the broker exam must complete the electronic application CBP Form 3124E, "Application for Customs Broker License Exam" via the eCBP portal, or to apply for a broker license, CBP Form 3124, "Application for Customs Broker License." The procedures to request a local or national broker permit can be found in 19 CFR 111.19, and a triennial report is required under 19 CFR 111.30 which may be submitted electronically via the eCBP portal or through the licensing port. This information collected from customs brokers is provided for by 19 U.S.C. 1641. CBP Forms 3124 and 3124E may be found at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/forms/. Further information about the customs broker exam and how to apply for it may be found at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/ecbp.

Type of Information Collection: Application for Broker License Exam (Form 3124E).

Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,600.

Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 2,600.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,600.

Type of Information Collection: Application for Broker License (Form 3124).

Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.

Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 750.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 750.

Type of Information Collection: Triennial Report.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,830.

Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,830.

Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,415.

Type of Information Collection: National Broker's Permit Application.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 120.

Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 120.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 120.

Dated: July 25, 2025.

Seth D. Renkema,

Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

[FR Doc. 2025-14308 Filed 7-28-25; 8:45 am]

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