2013-15910. Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, Form I-824; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection  

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    ACTION:

    30-Day Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting 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 notice was previously published in the Federal Register on March 22, 2013, at 78 FR 17702, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received a comment in connection with the 60-day notice.

    DATES:

    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 2, 2013. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

    ADDRESSES:

    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, must be directed to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via email at oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. The comments submitted to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer may also be submitted to DHS via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Web site at http://www.regulations.gov under e-Docket ID number USCIS-2007-0012 or via email at uscisfrcomment@uscis.dhs.gov. All submissions received must include the agency name and the OMB Control Number 1615-0044.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Comments

    Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov,, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to consider limiting the amount of personal information that you provide in any voluntary submission you make to DHS. For additional information please read the Privacy Act notice that is available via the link in the footer of www.regulations.gov.

    Note:

    The address listed in this notice should only be used to submit comments concerning this information collection. Please do not submit requests for individual case status inquiries to this address. If you are seeking information about the status of your individual case, please check “My Case Status” online at: https://egov.uscis.gov/​cris/​Dashboard.do, or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies 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 agency's 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 Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.

    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition.

    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the DHS sponsoring the collection: I-824; USCIS.

    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. Form I-824 is used to request a duplicate approval notice, or to notify the U.S. Consulate that a petition has been approved or that a person has been adjusted to permanent resident status.

    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 11,707 responses at .417 hours (25 minutes) per response.

    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 4,881.82.

    If you need a copy of the information collection instrument with supplementary documents, or need additional information, please visit http://www.regulations.gov. We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529-2140; Telephone 202-272-8377.

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    Dated June 24, 2013.

    Laura Dawkins,

    Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.

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    [FR Doc. 2013-15910 Filed 7-2-13; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Comments Received:
0 Comments
Published:
07/03/2013
Department:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
30-Day Notice.
Document Number:
2013-15910
Dates:
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 2, 2013. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Pages:
40158-40158 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control Number 1615-0044
PDF File:
2013-15910.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Instructions for Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
» Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
» Table of Changes - Instructions 3.27.2019
» I-824 Table of Changes - Form 5.4.2017
» I-824 Table of Changes - Instructions 5.4.2017
» Table of Changes- Instructions 7.9.2013
» Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
» Instructions to Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
» Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, Form I–824; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection
» Reference Citation