[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 39596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19604]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
ACTION: New Information Collection: Application for Suspension of
Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to
Section 203 of Public Law 105-100).
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The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service
(INS) has submitted the following information collection request to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 8,
1998 at 63 FR 25523, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No
comments were received by the INS on this proposed information
collection.
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until
August 24, 1998. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR
1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items 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 Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention: Dan Chenok, Department of Justice Desk Officer, Room 10235,
Washington, DC 20530; 202-395-7316,
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: New information collection
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Suspension of
Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to
Section 203 of Public Law 105-100).
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-881. Asylum
Division, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. This
form is used by nonimmigrants to apply for suspension of deportation or
special rule cancellation of removal. The information collected on this
form is necessary in order to determine if the individual applying for
this benefit meets the criteria for eligibility under Section 203 of
Public Law 105-100. The information collected on this form is also
necessary in order for the INS to determine if it has jurisdiction over
an individual applying for this benefit under section 203 of Public Law
105-100.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 300,000
responses at 12 hours per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 3,600,000 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.
Dated: July 20, 1998.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 98-19604 Filed 7-22-98; 8:45 am]
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