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Download as PDF 38914 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 5, 2009 / Rules and Regulations nut for damage, and replacing any damaged nut with a new or serviceable part; and measuring the gap between the inner flange of the outer cone (at each of the three sections) and the end face of the axle to determine if parts are worn, and replacing worn parts with new or serviceable parts. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, do the following actions for the left and right nose wheel attachments to the axle. (1) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the lock plate for damage (including excessive wear) and cracking, inspect the wheel nut for damage, and measure the gap between the inner flange of the outer cone and the end face of the axle to determine if parts are worn, in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41– 32–086, dated June 27, 2007. (2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any damage or cracking of the lock plate is found, before further flight, replace the lock plate with a new or serviceable part, in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–32–086, dated June 27, 2007. (3) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any damage of the wheel nut is found, before further flight, replace the wheel nut with a new or serviceable part, in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–32–086, dated June 27, 2007. (4) If, during any measurement required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, the measured gap size is found to be less than 0.002 inch (0.05 mm), before further flight, replace any worn parts with new or serviceable parts, in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–32–086, dated June 27, 2007. Within 3,000 flight hours after doing the replacement, repeat the actions for the left and right nose wheel attachments to the axle that are required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (5) If, during any measurement required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, the measured gap size is equal to or more than 0.002 inch (0.05 mm), repeat the actions for the left and right nose wheel attachments to the axle that are required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed the value indicated in Table 1 of this AD, depending on the exact finding. If, during any repeat inspection, the finding has changed to another value (see Table 1), adjust the new interval accordingly. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES TABLE 1—REPEAT INSPECTION INTERVALS Measured gap size 0.002 inch to 0.005 inch inclusive (0.05/0.13mm) ............... Greater than 0.005 inch to less than or equal to 0.010 inch (0.13/0.25mm) ....................... VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:20 Aug 04, 2009 Repeat inspection interval in flight hours 500 1,000 Jkt 217001 TABLE 1—REPEAT INSPECTION INTERVALS—Continued Measured gap size Repeat inspection interval in flight hours Greater than 0.010 inch to less than or equal to 0.020 inch (0.25/0.51mm) ....................... Greater than 0.020 inch (0.51mm) ............................... 2,000 3,000 Note 1: Replacement of parts does not constitute terminating action for the inspection requirements of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–32–086, dated June 27, 2007, does not specify an inspection following the replacement of the left and right nose wheel attachment to the axle for measurements less than 0.002 inch, paragraph (f)(4) of this AD requires an inspection within 3,000 flight hours after replacing the part. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1175; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008– 0036, dated February 22, 2008; and BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–32–086, dated June 27, 2007; for related information. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–32–086, dated June 27, 2007, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems Regional Aircraft, 13850 McLearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171; telephone 703–736–1080; e-mail raebusiness@baesystems.com; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ RegionalAircraft/index.htm. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 22, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9–18018 Filed 8–4–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census 15 CFR Part 30 [Docket Number: 090422707–9708–01] RIN 0607–AA48 Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Eliminate the Social Security Number (SSN) as an Identification Number in the Automated Export System (AES) AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce Department. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments. SUMMARY: The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) is amending the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) to eliminate the requirement to report a Social Security Number (SSN) as an identification number when registering to file and filing electronic export information in the Automated Export System (AES) or AESDirect. Under the current regulations, the U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) or U.S. authorized agent residing or having an E:\FR\FM\05AUR1.SGM 05AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 5, 2009 / Rules and Regulations office located in the United States is required to enter an Employer Identification Number (EIN), SSN, or Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) when reporting export transactions in the AES or AESDirect. An SSN is used as an identification number principally by filers who are individuals. DUNS are available only to business entities, and EINs are available to both businesses and individuals. Upon implementation of this Interim Final Rule, if the USPPI or the U.S. authorized agent who resides or has an office located in the United States does not have an EIN, the USPPI, or U.S. authorized agent must obtain an EIN through the Internal Revenue Service’s Web site. Former SSN filers who want to use a DUNS rather than an EIN for identification purposes, must first obtain an EIN from the IRS and apply to Dun & Bradstreet for a DUNS. This rule is being implemented to ensure that a USPPI’s or U.S. authorized agent’s SSN is protected in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a. DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective September 4, 2009. Implementation Date: The Census Bureau will implement provisions of this rule December 3, 2009. Comment Due Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before October 5, 2009 to be considered in the formation of the final rule. You may submit your comments to: William G. Bostic, Jr., Chief, Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Room 6K032, Washington, DC 20233– 6700; by telephone at (301) 763–2255; by fax at (301) 763–6638; or by e-mail: william.g.bostic.jr@census.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William G. Bostic, Jr., Chief, Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Room 6K032, Washington, DC 20233–6700; by telephone at (301) 763–2255; by fax at (301) 763–6638; or by e-mail: william.g.bostic.jr@census.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES Background The Census Bureau is responsible for collecting, compiling, and publishing export and import trade statistics for the United States under the provisions of Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapter 9, Section 301(a). To implement this responsibility, the Census Bureau developed the Automated Export VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:20 Aug 04, 2009 Jkt 217001 System 1 (AES), an electronic filing system, to allow exporters to submit certain information directly with U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) and the Census Bureau. The AES is also used for export control purposes to detect and prevent the export of certain items by unauthorized parties, destinations or end users. Under the FTR, 15 CFR 30.60(e), this information is exempt from public disclosure unless the Secretary of Commerce or his designee, the Director of the Census Bureau, determines that withholding such information would be contrary to the national interest under the provisions of Title 13, U.S.C., Chapter 9, Section 301(g). Through the AES, the Census Bureau collects Electronic Export Information (EEI), the electronic equivalent of the export data formerly collected on the Shipper’s Export Declaration. EEI consists of data elements for an export shipment, and includes information such as the exporter’s personal identifying information, which includes name, address and identification number, and detailed information concerning the exported product. Pursuant to the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Census Bureau is amending its regulations to discontinue the collection of the Social Security Number when reporting EEI through the AES or other authorized method. Upon implementation of this rule, the AES will no longer provide the option for using the Social Security Number as an identification number. All USPPIs and U.S. authorized agents who currently report a SSN when filing in the AES, because they do not have or use an EIN or DUNS number, must provide an EIN or DUNS number for identification purposes. EINs are available to both businesses and individuals and can be obtained by registering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at http:// www.irs.gov or by calling (800) 829– 4933 and following the instructions. A DUNS number is available only to business entities with EINs and is available for a fee at Dun and Bradstreet’s Web site at http:// www.dnb.com/us/. Regulatory Changes To ensure the confidentiality of the USPPI’s and the U.S. authorized agent’s personal information and to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB guidance, the Census Bureau is 1 References to AES include the AESDirect, a free online version of the AES. PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 38915 amending relevant sections of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) to specify the requirements for the reporting of an EIN, or DUNS in place of a Social Security Number for identification purposes in the AES. The Census Bureau is amending the following sections of the FTR: • Section 30.1(c) definition for Party ID type is revised to eliminate the SSN. • Sections 30.3(a) and 30.3(e) are revised to eliminate the requirement of reporting the SSN in the AES. • Sections 30.6(a) and 30.6(b) are revised to eliminate the SSN as an option for the USPPI and U.S. authorized agent identification number. The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland Security concur with the provisions contained in this Final Rule. Rulemaking Requirements Administrative Procedure Act The Census Bureau finds good cause pursuant to Title 5, United States Code, (U.S.C.), 553(b)(B) to waive prior notice and opportunity for public comment as it is impracticable and contrary to the public interest. To ensure the confidentiality of the USPPI and the U.S. authorized agent’s personal information and to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5, U.S.C., Section 552a, the Census Bureau is amending appropriate sections of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) to eliminate the reporting of the Social Security Number (SSN) by USPPIs and U.S. authorized agents. If this rule were delayed to allow for notice and opportunity for public comment, USPPIs and U.S. authorized agents would continue to be required to submit their SSN to the Census Bureau if they do not have an EIN or DUNS. Therefore, in order to maintain the security of personal information, and to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5, U.S.C., Section 552a, the Census Bureau has determined that it will make this rule effective on September 4, 2009. Regulatory Flexibility Act Since notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to Title 5, U.S.C., Section 553, or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act are inapplicable. Therefore, a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required and one has not been prepared. Executive Orders This rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. It has been determined that this rule does not contain policies E:\FR\FM\05AUR1.SGM 05AUR1 38916 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 5, 2009 / Rules and Regulations with Federalism implications as that term is defined under Executive Order 13132. Paperwork Reduction Act The collection of information required in this final rule has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This rule amends a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA, Title 44, U.S.C., Chapter 35, which has been approved under OMB control number 0607–0152. The reporting and recordkeeping burden for this requirement is estimated at three total burden minutes per AES filing. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA, unless that collection of information displays a current, valid OMB control number. List of Subjects in 15 CFR Part 30 Economic statistics, Exports, Foreign trade, Reporting and Recordkeeping requirements. ■ For the reasons set out in the preamble, Title 15, CFR part 30, is amended as follows: PART 30—FOREIGN TRADE REGULATIONS Subpart A—General Requirements 1. The authority citation for Part 30 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 13 U.S.C. 301– 307; Reorganization Plan 5 of 1990 (3 CFR 1949–1953 Comp., p.1004); Department of Commerce Organization Order No. 35–2A, July 22, 1987, as amended, and No. 35–2B, December 20, 1996, as amended; and Public Law 107–228, 116 Stat.1350. 2. In § 30.1 (c), revise the definition ‘‘Party ID type’’ to read as follows: ■ § 30.1 Purpose and definitions. * * * * * (c) * * * Party ID type. Identifies whether the Party ID is an EIN, DUNS, or Foreign Entity reported to the AES, for example, E=EIN, D=DUNS, T=Foreign Entity. * * * * * 3. In § 30.3, revise paragraphs (a), (e)(1)(ii), and (e)(2)(vi) to read as follows: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES ■ § 30.3 Electronic Export Information filer requirements, parties to export transactions, and responsibilities of parties to export transactions. (a) General requirements. The filer of EEI for export transactions is either the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:20 Aug 04, 2009 Jkt 217001 USPPI, or the U.S. authorized agent. All EEI submitted to the AES shall be complete, correct, and based on personal knowledge of the facts stated or on information furnished by the parties to the export transaction. The filer shall be physically located in the United States at the time of filing, have an EIN or DUNS and be certified to report in the AES. In the event that the filer does not have an EIN or DUNS, the filer must obtain an EIN from the Internal Revenue Service. The filer is responsible for the truth, accuracy, and completeness of the EEI, except insofar as that party can demonstrate that it reasonably relied on information furnished by other responsible persons participating in the transaction. All parties involved in export transactions, including U.S. authorized agents, should be aware that invoices and other commercial documents may not necessarily contain all the information needed to prepare the EEI. The parties shall ensure that all information needed for reporting to the AES, including correct export licensing information, is provided to the U.S. authorized agent for the purpose of correctly preparing the EEI. * * * * * (e) * * * (1) * * * (ii) USPPI’s EIN or DUNS * * * * * (2) * * * (vi) EIN or DUNS of the authorized agent. * * * * * 4. In § 30.6, revise paragraphs (a)(1)(iii) and (b)(1)(i) to read as follows: ■ § 30.6 Electronic Export Information data elements. * * * * * (a) * * * (1) * * * (iii) USPPI identification number. The USPPI shall report its own IRS EIN in the USPPI field of the EEI. If the USPPI has only one EIN, report that EIN. If the USPPI has more than one EIN, report the EIN that the USPPI uses to report employee wages and withholdings, and not the EIN that is used to report only company earnings or receipts. If the USPPI does not have an EIN, the USPPI must obtain an EIN for reporting to the AES. Use of another company’s or individual’s EIN or other identification number is prohibited. The appropriate Party type code shall be reported through the AES. When a foreign entity is in the United States when the items are purchased or obtained for export, the foreign entity is the USPPI for filing purposes. In such situations, the foreign PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 entity shall report a DUNS, border crossing number, passport number, or any number assigned by CBP. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) * * * (i) U.S. Authorized agent’s identification number. Report the U.S. authorized agent’s own EIN or DUNS for the first shipment and for each subsequent shipment. Use of another company’s or individual’s EIN or other identification number is prohibited. The party ID type of agent identification (E=EIN, D=DUNS) shall be indicated. * * * * * Dated: July 30, 2009. Robert M. Groves, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. E9–18728 Filed 8–4–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2009–0269] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Sea World Labor Day Fireworks, Mission Bay, San Diego, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable waters of Mission Bay in support of the Sea World Labor Day Fireworks. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew, spectators, participating vessels, and other vessels and users of the waterway. Persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., each day, from September 5, 2009 through September 7, 2009. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 0269 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG–2009–0269 in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in the Docket ID column. They are also available for inspection or copying at two locations: The Docket E:\FR\FM\05AUR1.SGM 05AUR1
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15 CFR Part 30
[Docket Number: 090422707-9708-01]
RIN 0607-AA48
Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Eliminate the Social Security
Number (SSN) as an Identification Number in the Automated Export System
AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce Department.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) is amending the Foreign
Trade Regulations (FTR) to eliminate the requirement to report a Social
Security Number (SSN) as an identification number when registering to
file and filing electronic export information in the Automated Export
System (AES) or AESDirect. Under the current regulations, the U.S.
Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) or U.S. authorized agent residing
[[Page 38915]]
office located in the United States is required to enter an Employer
Identification Number (EIN), SSN, or Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS)
when reporting export transactions in the AES or AESDirect. An SSN is
used as an identification number principally by filers who are
individuals. DUNS are available only to business entities, and EINs are
available to both businesses and individuals.
Upon implementation of this Interim Final Rule, if the USPPI or the
U.S. authorized agent who resides or has an office located in the
United States does not have an EIN, the USPPI, or U.S. authorized agent
must obtain an EIN through the Internal Revenue Service's Web site.
Former SSN filers who want to use a DUNS rather than an EIN for
identification purposes, must first obtain an EIN from the IRS and
apply to Dun & Bradstreet for a DUNS. This rule is being implemented to
ensure that a USPPI's or U.S. authorized agent's SSN is protected in
accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5, United States Code,
Section 552a.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective September 4, 2009.
Implementation Date: The Census Bureau will implement provisions of
this rule December 3, 2009.
Comment Due Date: Comments on the interim rule should be submitted
in writing to the address shown below on or before October 5, 2009 to
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments to: William G. Bostic, Jr.,
Chief, Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill
Road, Room 6K032, Washington, DC 20233-6700; by telephone at (301) 763-
2255; by fax at (301) 763-6638; or by e-mail:
william.g.bostic.jr@census.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William G. Bostic, Jr., Chief, Foreign
Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Room 6K032,
Washington, DC 20233-6700; by telephone at (301) 763-2255; by fax at
(301) 763-6638; or by e-mail: william.g.bostic.jr@census.gov.
The Census Bureau is responsible for collecting, compiling, and
publishing export and import trade statistics for the United States
under the provisions of Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapter
9, Section 301(a). To implement this responsibility, the Census Bureau
developed the Automated Export System \1\ (AES), an electronic filing
system, to allow exporters to submit certain information directly with
U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) and the Census Bureau. The AES
is also used for export control purposes to detect and prevent the
export of certain items by unauthorized parties, destinations or end
users. Under the FTR, 15 CFR 30.60(e), this information is exempt from
public disclosure unless the Secretary of Commerce or his designee, the
Director of the Census Bureau, determines that withholding such
information would be contrary to the national interest under the
provisions of Title 13, U.S.C., Chapter 9, Section 301(g).
\1\ References to AES include the AESDirect, a free online
version of the AES.
Through the AES, the Census Bureau collects Electronic Export
Information (EEI), the electronic equivalent of the export data
formerly collected on the Shipper's Export Declaration. EEI consists of
data elements for an export shipment, and includes information such as
the exporter's personal identifying information, which includes name,
address and identification number, and detailed information concerning
the exported product.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C.
552a) and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the
Census Bureau is amending its regulations to discontinue the collection
of the Social Security Number when reporting EEI through the AES or
other authorized method. Upon implementation of this rule, the AES will
no longer provide the option for using the Social Security Number as an
identification number. All USPPIs and U.S. authorized agents who
currently report a SSN when filing in the AES, because they do not have
or use an EIN or DUNS number, must provide an EIN or DUNS number for
identification purposes. EINs are available to both businesses and
individuals and can be obtained by registering with the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) at http://www.irs.gov or by calling (800) 829-
4933 and following the instructions. A DUNS number is available only to
business entities with EINs and is available for a fee at Dun and
Bradstreet's Web site at http://www.dnb.com/us/.
To ensure the confidentiality of the USPPI's and the U.S.
authorized agent's personal information and to comply with the Privacy
Act of 1974 and OMB guidance, the Census Bureau is amending relevant
sections of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) to specify the
requirements for the reporting of an EIN, or DUNS in place of a Social
Security Number for identification purposes in the AES.
Section 30.1(c) definition for Party ID type is revised to
eliminate the SSN.
Sections 30.3(a) and 30.3(e) are revised to eliminate the
requirement of reporting the SSN in the AES.
Sections 30.6(a) and 30.6(b) are revised to eliminate the
SSN as an option for the USPPI and U.S. authorized agent identification
The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland
Security concur with the provisions contained in this Final Rule.
The Census Bureau finds good cause pursuant to Title 5, United
States Code, (U.S.C.), 553(b)(B) to waive prior notice and opportunity
for public comment as it is impracticable and contrary to the public
interest. To ensure the confidentiality of the USPPI and the U.S.
Act of 1974, Title 5, U.S.C., Section 552a, the Census Bureau is
amending appropriate sections of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) to
eliminate the reporting of the Social Security Number (SSN) by USPPIs
and U.S. authorized agents. If this rule were delayed to allow for
notice and opportunity for public comment, USPPIs and U.S. authorized
agents would continue to be required to submit their SSN to the Census
Bureau if they do not have an EIN or DUNS. Therefore, in order to
maintain the security of personal information, and to comply with the
Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5, U.S.C., Section 552a, the Census Bureau
has determined that it will make this rule effective on September 4,
Since notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant
to Title 5, U.S.C., Section 553, or any other law, the analytical
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act are inapplicable.
Therefore, a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required and
one has not been prepared.
Executive Order 12866. It has been determined that this rule does not
contain policies
[[Page 38916]]
with Federalism implications as that term is defined under Executive
Order 13132.
The collection of information required in this final rule has been
approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This rule amends a collection of
information subject to the requirements of the PRA, Title 44, U.S.C.,
Chapter 35, which has been approved under OMB control number 0607-0152.
The reporting and recordkeeping burden for this requirement is
estimated at three total burden minutes per AES filing. Notwithstanding
shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA,
unless that collection of information displays a current, valid OMB
Economic statistics, Exports, Foreign trade, Reporting and
For the reasons set out in the preamble, Title 15, CFR part 30, is
PART 30--FOREIGN TRADE REGULATIONS
Subpart A--General Requirements
Authority:  5 U.S.C. 301; 13 U.S.C. 301-307; Reorganization Plan
5 of 1990 (3 CFR 1949-1953 Comp., p.1004); Department of Commerce
Organization Order No. 35-2A, July 22, 1987, as amended, and No. 35-
2B, December 20, 1996, as amended; and Public Law 107-228, 116
Stat.1350.
2. In Sec.  30.1 (c), revise the definition ``Party ID type'' to read
Sec.  30.1  Purpose and definitions.
Party ID type. Identifies whether the Party ID is an EIN, DUNS, or
Foreign Entity reported to the AES, for example, E=EIN, D=DUNS,
T=Foreign Entity.
3. In Sec.  30.3, revise paragraphs (a), (e)(1)(ii), and (e)(2)(vi) to
Sec.  30.3  Electronic Export Information filer requirements, parties
to export transactions, and responsibilities of parties to export
(a) General requirements. The filer of EEI for export transactions
is either the USPPI, or the U.S. authorized agent. All EEI submitted to
the AES shall be complete, correct, and based on personal knowledge of
the facts stated or on information furnished by the parties to the
export transaction. The filer shall be physically located in the United
States at the time of filing, have an EIN or DUNS and be certified to
report in the AES. In the event that the filer does not have an EIN or
DUNS, the filer must obtain an EIN from the Internal Revenue Service.
The filer is responsible for the truth, accuracy, and completeness of
the EEI, except insofar as that party can demonstrate that it
reasonably relied on information furnished by other responsible persons
participating in the transaction. All parties involved in export
transactions, including U.S. authorized agents, should be aware that
invoices and other commercial documents may not necessarily contain all
the information needed to prepare the EEI. The parties shall ensure
that all information needed for reporting to the AES, including correct
export licensing information, is provided to the U.S. authorized agent
for the purpose of correctly preparing the EEI.
(ii) USPPI's EIN or DUNS
(vi) EIN or DUNS of the authorized agent.
4. In Sec.  30.6, revise paragraphs (a)(1)(iii) and (b)(1)(i) to read
Sec.  30.6  Electronic Export Information data elements.
(iii) USPPI identification number. The USPPI shall report its own
IRS EIN in the USPPI field of the EEI. If the USPPI has only one EIN,
report that EIN. If the USPPI has more than one EIN, report the EIN
that the USPPI uses to report employee wages and withholdings, and not
the EIN that is used to report only company earnings or receipts. If
the USPPI does not have an EIN, the USPPI must obtain an EIN for
reporting to the AES. Use of another company's or individual's EIN or
other identification number is prohibited. The appropriate Party type
code shall be reported through the AES. When a foreign entity is in the
United States when the items are purchased or obtained for export, the
foreign entity is the USPPI for filing purposes. In such situations,
the foreign entity shall report a DUNS, border crossing number,
passport number, or any number assigned by CBP.
(i) U.S. Authorized agent's identification number. Report the U.S.
authorized agent's own EIN or DUNS for the first shipment and for each
subsequent shipment. Use of another company's or individual's EIN or
other identification number is prohibited. The party ID type of agent
identification (E=EIN, D=DUNS) shall be indicated.
[FR Doc. E9-18728 Filed 8-4-09; 8:45 am]