Federal Register #2026-20229

CBP Seeks Comments on CR-TAP Technical Issue Reporting Information Collection

CBP is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection for its Client Representative Technical Assistance Portal (CR-TAP). - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). - Purpose: CBP is seeking approval for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. CR-TAP is a web-based portal for trade participants to report, identify, track, and communicate technical issues affecting electronic cargo transactions. - Systems involved: Automated Broker Interface (ABI) and Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). - How CBP would use the information: CBP personnel would manage inquiries, improve communications, and maintain centralized documentation of technical issues. - Estimated respondent burden: 18,000 respondents, three responses per respondent annually, 54,000 total annual responses, five minutes per response, and 4,500 annual burden hours. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. No products or contracted services are being solicited; this is a public-comment notice, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Client Representative Technical Assistance Portal (CR-TAP) is a web-based tool for trade participants to notify, identify, track, and communicate technical issues affecting Automated Broker Interface and Automated Commercial Environment electronic cargo system transactions. CBP personnel will monitor and manage inquiries to improve operations, communication, and centralized documentation of technical issues. The notice requests public comments by November 2, 2026.

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