[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 89 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25211-25212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11979]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
ACTION: Extenstion of existing collection; Affidavit of support.
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is being sought
for the information collection listed below. This proposed information
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on March 3,
1997, at 62 FR 9452, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No
comments were received by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public
comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 9,
1997. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR Part 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and
associated response time, should be directed to the Office of
Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention:
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530. Additionally,
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comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to 202-395-7285.
Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ),
Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff,
Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to DOJ
via facsimile to 202-514-1534.
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 collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Affidavit or Support.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-134. Office of
Examinations, Adjudications, 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
information collected is used to determine whether the applicant for
benefit will become a public charge if admitted to the United States.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 44,000
responses at 20 minutes (.333) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 14,652 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please contact Richard A. Sloan 202-616-7600,
Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 5307, 425 I
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536. Additionally, comments and/or
suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially
regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time may
also be directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan.
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.
Dated: May 5, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-11979 Filed 5-1-97; 8:45 am]
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