[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 149 (Monday, August 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 41978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20425]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; application for temporary
protected status.
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The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service
(INS) 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 the section
1320.13(a)(2)(iii) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The INS has
determined that it cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance
procedures under this Part because normal clearance procedures are
reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of information.
This information collection is needed prior to the expiration of
established time periods. OMB approval has been requested by September
30, 1997. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 90 days.
All comments and/or questions pertaining to this pending request for
emergency approval must be directed to OMB, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Ms. Debra Bond, 202-395-7316, Department
of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Comments regarding the
emergency submissions of this information collection may also be
telefaxed to Ms. Bond at 202-395-6974.
During the first 60 days of this same period, a regular review of
this information collection is also being undertaken. During the
regular review period, the INS requests written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the
proposed collection of information. Comments are encouraged and will be
accepted until October 3, 1997. During the 60-day regular review all
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to 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. Your comments 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: Application for Temporary
Protected Status.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-821.
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
information provided on this collection will be used by the INS to
determine whether an applicant for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
meets the eligibility requirements. Such TPS benefits include
employment authorization and relief from the threat of removal or
deportation from the U.S. while in such status.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10,000
respondents at 30 minutes (.5) hours per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 5,000 annual burden hours.
If additional information is required during the first 60 days of
this same regular review period 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 29, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-20425 Filed 8-1-97; 8:45 am]
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