1772 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 12, 2022 / Notices 

1 If there is no associated foreign government 

eCERT transmission available upon entry of the 

merchandise, an importer may enter the 

merchandise for consumption subject to the overquota tariff rate or opt not to enter the merchandise 

for consumption at that time (e.g., transfer the 

merchandise to a Customs bonded warehouse or 

foreign trade zone or export or destroy the 

merchandise). 

2 If an importer enters the merchandise for 

consumption subject to the over-quota tariff rate 

and the associated foreign government eCERT 

transmission becomes available afterwards, an 

importer may claim the in-quota rate of duty by 

filing a post summary correction (before 

liquidation) or a protest under 19 CFR part 174 

(after liquidation). In either event, the in-quota rate 

of duty is allowable only if there are still quota 

amounts available within the original quota period. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia 

Peterson, Chief, Quota and Agriculture 

Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, 

Office of Trade, (202) 384–8905, or 

HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

There is an existing tariff-rate quota 

on certain beef from New Zealand 

pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 3 of 

Chapter 2 of the Harmonized Tariff 

Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). 

The tariff-rate quota for beef from New 

Zealand was established by section 6 of 

the Presidential Proclamation No. 6763 

(December 23, 1994), as a result of the 

Uruguay Round Agreements, approved 

by Congress in section 101 of the 

Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 

U.S.C. 3511(a), Pub. L. 103–465, 108 

Stat. 4814). Tariff-rate quotas permit a 

specified quantity of merchandise to be 

entered or withdrawn for consumption 

at a reduced duty rate during a specified 

period. Furthermore, section 2012.3 of 

title 15 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations (CFR) states that beef may 

only be entered as a product of an 

eligible country for a tariff-rate quota if 

the importer makes a declaration to U.S. 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 

that a valid export certificate is in effect 

with respect to the beef. In addition, the 

CBP regulations, at 19 CFR 132.15, set 

forth provisions relating to the 

requirement that an importer must 

possess a valid export certificate at the 

time of entry, or withdrawal from 

warehouse, for consumption, to claim 

the in-quota tariff rate of duty on entries 

of beef subject to the tariff-rate quota. 

The Electronic Certification System 

(eCERT) is a system developed by CBP 

that uses electronic data transmissions 

of information normally associated with 

a required export document, such as a 

license or certificate, to facilitate the 

administration of quotas and ensure that 

the proper restraint levels are charged 

without being exceeded. New Zealand 

requested to participate in the eCERT 

process to comply with the United 

States’ tariff-rate quota for beef exported 

from New Zealand for importation into 

the United States. CBP has coordinated 

with New Zealand to implement the 

eCERT process, and now New Zealand 

is ready to participate in this process by 

transmitting its export certificates to 

CBP via eCERT. 

Foreign countries participating in 

eCERT transmit information via a global 

network service provider, which allows 

connectivity to CBP’s automated 

electronic system for commercial trade 

processing, the Automated Commercial 

Environment (ACE). Specific data 

elements are transmitted to CBP by the 

importer of record (or an authorized 

customs broker) when filing an entry 

summary with CBP, and those data 

elements must match eCERT data from 

the foreign country before an importer 

may claim any applicable in-quota tariff 

rate of duty. An importer may claim an 

in-quota tariff rate when merchandise is 

entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, 

for consumption, only if the information 

transmitted by the importer matches the 

information transmitted by the foreign 

government. If there is no transmission 

by the foreign government upon entry, 

an importer must claim the higher overquota tariff rate.1 An importer may 

subsequently claim the in-quota tariff 

rate under certain limited conditions.2

This document announces that New 

Zealand will be implementing the 

eCERT process for transmitting export 

certificates for beef entries subject to the 

tariff-rate quota. Imported merchandise 

that is entered, or withdrawn from 

warehouse, for consumption on or after 

January 18, 2022, must match the 

eCERT transmission of an export 

certificate from New Zealand in order 

for an importer to claim the in-quota 

tariff rate. The transition to eCERT will 

not change the tariff-rate quota filing 

process or requirements. Importers will 

continue to provide the export 

certificate numbers from New Zealand 

in the same manner as when currently 

filing entry summaries with CBP. The 

format of the export certificate numbers 

will not change as a result of the 

transition to eCERT. CBP will reject 

entry summaries that claim an in-quota 

tariff rate when filed without a valid 

export certificate in eCERT. 

Dated: January 7, 2022. 

AnnMarie R. Highsmith, 

Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of 

Trade. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

[Docket No. DHS–2022–0004] 

Homeland Security Academic Advisory 

Council 

AGENCY: The Department of Homeland 

Security (DHS), Office of Partnership 

and Engagement (OPE). 

ACTION: Notice of reestablished Federal 

advisory committee. 

SUMMARY: The Secretary of Homeland 

Security (Secretary) is reestablishing the 

Homeland Security Academic Advisory 

Council (HSAAC), a discretionary 

federal advisory committee. The 

primary purpose of the HSAAC will be 

to provide advice and recommendations 

to the Secretary and DHS senior 

leadership on matters related to 

homeland security and the academic 

community. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Acting Executive Director Traci Silas via 

email at DHSAcademic@hq.dhs.gov or 

via phone at 202–603–1142. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

HSAAC will consist of up to 30 

members who are appointed by and 

serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of 

Homeland Security. Members are 

appointed as representative members, 

except that members from federal 

agencies are appointed as non-voting exofficio members. To ensure a diverse, 

inclusive and balance membership, 

candidates include: 

(a) Up to four members representing 

higher education associations. 

(b) Up to two members representing 

higher education law enforcement, 

public safety, and emergency 

management associations. 

(c) Up to two members representing 

four-year colleges and universities. 

(d) Up to two members representing 

two-year community colleges. 

(e) Up to two members representing 

Historically Black Colleges and 

Universities (HBCUs). 

(f) Up to two members representing 

Hispanic serving institutions. 

(g) Up to two members representing 

Tribal colleges. 

(h) Up to two members representing 

the Asian American, Native American 

and Pacific Islander serving institutions. 

(i) Up to four members representing 

K–12 school systems, to include 

schools, school systems, and state 

educational agencies. 

(j) Up to two members representing 

Education Employee Associations/Labor 

Organizations. 

(k) Up to one member from the DHS 

Science and Technology Center of 

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1Public Law 108–277, 118 Stat. 865, July 22, 

2004, codified in 18 U.S.C. 926B and 926C, as 

amended by the Law Enforcement Officers Safety 

Act Improvements Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111–272, 

124 Stat. 2855; Oct. 12, 2010) and National Defense 

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 

112–239, 126 Stat. 1970; Jan. 2, 2013). 2These instructions are included in DHS 

Instruction: 121–01–002 (Issuance and Control of 

DHS Badges); DHS Instruction 121–01–008 

(Issuance and Control of the DHS Credentials); and 

the associated Handbook for TSA MD 2800.11. 

(l) Up to one member from 

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 

Security Agency (CISA) School Safety 

Task Force. 

(m) Up to one member from the DHS 

Center for Prevention Programs and 

Partnership. 

(n) Up to one member from US Secret 

Service National Threat Assessment 

Center. 

(o) Up to one member from Federal 

Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA) higher education initiatives. 

(p) Up to one member from the DHS 

Office for Civil Right and Civil Liberties 

(CRCL). 

(q) Up to one member from the 

Department of Education. 

(r) Up to one member from the 

Department of State. 

(s) Up to one member from the 

Department of Justice. 

(t) Up to one member from the 

Department of Health and Human 

Services. 

HSAAC is the sole advisory 

committee and public forum within 

DHS providing advice on matters 

relating to DHS’s engagement with the 

academic community. 

The HSAAC will operate in an 

advisory capacity only. The 

establishment of the HSAAC is 

necessary and in the public interest. 

This notice is provided in accordance 

with the Federal Advisory Committee 

Act (‘‘FACA’’), as amended, 5 U.S.C. 

App. The HSAAC will terminate two 

years from the date of its establishment, 

unless renewed by the Secretary. 

Zarinah T. Silas, 

Acting Executive Director and Acting 

Designated Federal Officer. 

[FR Doc. 2022–00454 Filed 1–11–22; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Transportation Security Administration 

Intent To Request Extension From 

OMB of One Current Public Collection 

of Information: Law Enforcement 

Officers Safety Act and Retired Badge/ 

Credential 

AGENCY: Transportation Security 

Administration, DHS. 

ACTION: 60-Day notice. 

SUMMARY: The Transportation Security 

Administration (TSA) invites public 

comment on one currently approved 

Information Collection Request (ICR), 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) control number 1652–0071, that 

we will submit to OMB for an extension 

in compliance with the Paperwork 

Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes 

the nature of the information collection 

and its expected burden. This collection 

involves the submission of information 

from certain current and former TSA 

employees who are interested in a Law 

Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 

(LEOSA) Identification (ID) Card, a 

retired badge, and/or a retired 

credential. 

DATES: Send your comments by March 

14, 2022. 

ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed 

to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov or delivered to 

the TSA PRA Officer, Information 

Technology (IT), TSA–11, 

Transportation Security Administration, 

6595 Springfield Center Drive, 

Springfield, VA 20598–6011. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Christina A. 

Walsh at the above address, or by 

telephone (571) 227–2062. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

In accordance with the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 

et seq.), an agency may not conduct or 

sponsor, and a person is not required to 

respond to, a collection of information 

unless it displays a valid OMB control 

number. The ICR documentation will be 

available at http://www.reginfo.gov 

upon its submission to OMB. Therefore, 

in preparation for OMB review and 

approval of the following information 

collection, TSA is soliciting comments 

to— 

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed 

information requirement is necessary for 

the proper performance of the functions 

of the agency, including whether the 

information will have practical utility; 

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden; 

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and 

(4) Minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including using 

appropriate automated, electronic, 

mechanical, or other technological 

collection techniques or other forms of 

information technology. 

Information Collection Requirement 

LEOSA 

OMB Control Number 1652–0071; Law 

Enforcement Officers Safety Act and 

Retired Badge/Credential. Under 18 

U.S.C. 926C, which codifies a portion of 

LEOSA,1 a ‘‘qualified retired law 

enforcement officer’’ may carry a 

concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in 

the United States, regardless of State or 

local laws, with certain limitations and 

conditions. In accordance with LEOSA, 

the Department of Homeland Security 

(DHS) issued DHS Directive and 

Instruction Manual 257–01, Law 

Enforcement Officers Safety Act (Nov. 5, 

2009). DHS Directive 257–01 requires 

DHS components to implement the 

provisions of LEOSA pertaining to 

qualified retired Law Enforcement 

Officers (LEOs) as cost-effectively and 

efficiently as possible consistent with 

the requirements and intent of the 

statute for LEOs formerly employed by 

DHS and predecessor agencies. 

TSA subsequently issued TSA 

Management Directive (MD) 3500.1, 

LEOSA Applicability and Eligibility 

(Oct. 7, 2001), to implement the LEOSA 

statute and DHS directive. Under this 

MD, TSA issues photographic 

identification to retired LEOs who 

separated or retired from TSA in ‘‘good 

standing’’ and meet other qualification 

requirements identified in this MD. 

Retired Badge/Credential 

Under TSA MD 2800.11, Badge and 

Credential Program, a TSA employee 

retiring from Federal service is eligible 

to receive a ‘‘retired badge and/or 

credential’’ if the individual: (1) Was 

issued a badge and/or credential, (2) 

qualifies for a Federal annuity under the 

Civil Service Retirement System or the 

Federal Employees Retirement System, 

and (3) meets all of the other 

qualification requirements under the 

MD.2

If the employee is approved for a 

retired badge and/or credential, his or 

her badge and/or credential will be 

replicated by TSA and marked with the 

word ‘‘RETIRED,’’ to indicate that the 

retired employee no longer has the 

authority to perform specific official 

functions pursuant to law, statute, 

regulation, or DHS Directive. In the case 

of a retired LEO, the individual is 

prohibited from using the TSA retired 

credential as photographic 

identification for the purposes of the 

LEOSA. 

Purpose and Description of Data 

Collection 

Under TSA’s current application 

process for these two programs, 


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