98-16433. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

  • [Federal Register Volume 63, Number 119 (Monday, June 22, 1998)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 33951-33952]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 98-16433]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
    
    Immigration and Naturalization Service
    
    
    Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
    Comment Request
    
    ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; ABC change of 
    address form and special filing instructions for ABC class members.
    
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        The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 
    has submitted the following information collection request for review 
    and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 
    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
    from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
    be accepted for ``sixty days'' until August 21, 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 collection.
        (2) Title of the Form/Collection: ABC Change of Address Form and 
    Special Filing Instructions for ABC Class Members.
        (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
    Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Forms I-855 and M-426. 
    Office of International Affairs, Asylum 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. This form 
    is mandated by the American Baptist Churches v. Thornburgh, 760 F. 
    Supp. 796 (N.D. Cal. 1991) and will be used by class members to inform 
    the Immigration and Naturalization Service of address changes.
        (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
    of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 250,000 I-855 
    responses at 30 minutes (.50) per response; and 250,000 M-426 responses 
    at 2 hours per response.
        (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
    with the collection: 625,000 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 202-514-3291, 
    Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and 
    Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 5307, 425 I 
    Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536. 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.
    
    
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        Dated: June 16, 1998.
    Robert B. Briggs,
    Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
    [FR Doc. 98-16433 Filed 6-19-98; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
06/22/1998
Department:
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of information collection under review; ABC change of
Document Number:
98-16433
Pages:
33951-33952 (2 pages)
PDF File:
98-16433.pdf