Federal Register #16510110

Request for Public Comment on Visa Waiver Signatory Carrier Program (Form I-775) Information Collection Revision

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the Visa Waiver Signatory Carrier Program (Form I-775) information collection. - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information and public input. - Key points of the revision: - Makes permanent the electronic submission and approval process for Form I-775, initially adopted during COVID-19 restrictions. - Form I-775 is used by carriers to request acceptance into the Visa Waiver Program. - Carriers are held liable for certain transportation costs, must complete required forms, and share passenger data. - No OEMs, vendors, or specific product/service requirements are mentioned. - The notice is not a solicitation for goods or services.

Location: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, Washington, DC (contracting office and point of contact).

Description

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves the Visa Waiver Signatory Carrier Program (Form I-775), which carriers use to request acceptance into the Visa Waiver Program. The form holds carriers liable for certain transportation costs, ensures completion of required forms, and requires sharing passenger data. The revision includes making permanent the electronic submission and approval of Form I-775, a change initially made during COVID-19 restrictions.

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