Federal Register #2026-22726

BIS Seeks Comments on Polysilicon Import-Waiver Application Information Collection

The U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on information required for polysilicon import-qualification waiver applications. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS); no specific office is identified. - Purpose: BIS is reviewing an information collection for importers of record seeking waivers of polysilicon product import-qualification criteria under Proclamation 11052. - Information requested: Applicants provide product usage, anticipated import types and volumes, and other supporting information electronically to Commerce. - Estimated respondent burden: 165 respondents, one response each, and two hours per response, for 330 total annual burden hours. - Other notice content: The attachment summary reports approval of duty-free entry applications for scientific instruments requested by multiple universities, but provides no instrument names, quantities, part numbers, or manufacturers. - Procurement status: This is a request for public comment, not a solicitation or award. No products are being procured, and no OEMs or vendors are named.

Description

The Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, requests public comment on an OMB-approved emergency information collection for the temporary final rule restricting stockpiling of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. Importers of record seeking waivers of the import qualification criteria submit information about product uses, anticipated import types and volumes, and other application details. Submissions are made electronically by email and reviewed by Commerce before a final determination by the Secretary. Comments are due January 5, 2027.

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