98-8601. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

  • [Federal Register Volume 63, Number 63 (Thursday, April 2, 1998)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 16277-16278]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 98-8601]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
    
    Immigration and Naturalization Service
    
    
    Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
    Comment Request
    
    ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; Affidavit of support under 
    section 213A of the Act and notification of reimbursement of means-
    tested benefits.
    
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        The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 
    (Service) has submitted the following information collection request 
    (ICR) utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of 
    Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
    5 CFR 1320.13 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
        The proposed information collection is now published to obtain 
    comments from the public and affected agencies. OMB approval has been 
    requested by April 10, 1998. If granted, the emergency approval is only 
    valid for 180 days. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting 
    documentation, may be obtained by calling the Immigration and 
    Naturalization Service, Director, Policy Directives and Instructions 
    Branch, Richard Sloan (202) 514-3291.
        Comments and questions about the emergency information collection 
    request listed below should be forwarded to OMB, Office Information and 
    Regulatory Affairs, (202) 395-7316, Attention: Department of Justice 
    Desk Officer, Room 10235, Office of Management and Budget Washington, 
    DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile 
    to (202) 395-7285.
        During the first 60 days of this same period a regular review of 
    this information collection is also being undertaken. Comments are 
    encouraged and will be accepted until June 1, 1998. Written comments 
    and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the 
    proposed collection of information should address one or more of the 
    following four points.
        (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information 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 agencies estimate of the burden of 
    the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
    methodology and assumptions used;
        (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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
    electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
    other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
    submission of responses.
        Overview of this information collection:
        (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
    approved information collection.
        (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Affidavit of Support Under 
    Section 213A of the Act and Notification of Reimbursement of Means-
    Tested Benefits.
        (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
    Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Forms I-864 and I-
    864A. Adjudications Division, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
        (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
    well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The form 
    is mandated by law for a petitioning relative to submit an affidavit on 
    their relative's behalf. The executed form creates a contract between 
    the sponsor and any entity that provides means-tested public benefits.
        (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
    of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 590,000 
    respondents at 1.15 hours per response for Form I-864 and 15 minutes 
    (.25) per response for Form I-864A.
        (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
    with the collection: 558,500 annual burden hours.
        If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
    
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    proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or 
    additional information, please contact Mr. Richard A. Sloan, (202) 514-
    3291, Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration 
    and Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 5307, 425 
    I Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536. Comments may also be submitted to 
    INS via facsimile to (202) 305-0143.
        If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. 
    Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
    Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
    Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530. 
    Comments may also be submitted to DOJ via facsimile to (202) 514-1534.
    
        Dated: March 27, 1998.
    Robert B. Briggs
    Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice
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Document Information

Published:
04/02/1998
Department:
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Request OMB emergency approval; Affidavit of support under section 213A of the Act and notification of reimbursement of means- tested benefits.
Document Number:
98-8601
Pages:
16277-16278 (2 pages)
PDF File:
98-8601.pdf