Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request, 41419-41420 [05-14127]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 19, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extensions of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day notice of information collection under review; Application for Certificate of Citizenship, Form N–600. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 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 16, 2005 at 70 FR 25843, allowed a 60-day public comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments on the revised form. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 18, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the 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: Revision of currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Certificate of Citizenship. VerDate jul<14>2003 17:15 Jul 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N–600. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. This form is provided by the USCIS as a uniform format for obtaining essential data necessary to determine the applicant’s eligibility for the requested immigration benefit. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 88,500 responses at 1 hour per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 88,500 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please contact Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20529; (202) 272–8377. Dated: June 21, 2005. Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. 05–14126 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Request for Hearings on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings under Section 336; Form N–336. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 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 16, 2005 at 70 FR 25842, allowed for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41419 received by the USCIS 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 18, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the 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 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: Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings under Section 336. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N–336. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The form will be used by applicants for naturalization to pursue the only venue available to them in the appeal process. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of times estimated for an average respondent to respond: 7,669 responses at 165 minutes (2.75 hours) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 21,090 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument, please contact Richard A. E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 41420 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 19, 2005 / Notices Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529; (202) 272–8377. other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Dated: June 21, 2005. Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. 05–14127 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application by Refugee for Waiver of Ground of Excludability. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–602. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. This form is used by the USCIS to determine eligibility for waiver. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 25,000 responses at 15 minutes (.25) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 625 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, please contact Mr. Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20529; 202–272–8377. BILLING CODE 4410–10–M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-day notice of information collection under review: application by refugee for waiver of ground of excludability; Form I–602. ACTION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is being sought for the information collection listed below. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2005 at 70 FR 25843, allowed for a 60-day public comment period. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) did not receive any comments from the public on this 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 19, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR part 1320.10. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function 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 collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 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 VerDate jul<14>2003 17:15 Jul 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 Overview of This Information Collection Dated: June 21, 2005. Richard A. Sloan, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. 05–14128 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Supplementary Statement for Graduate Medical Trainees; Form I–644. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 16, 2005 at 70 FR 25840, allowed for a 60-day public comment period. The USCIS did not receive any comments on this 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 18, 2005.] This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the 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 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: Supplementary Statement for Graduate Medical Trainees. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–644, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: individuals or Households. This information collection will be used by foreign exchange visitors who are seeking an extension of stay in order to complete a program of graduate education and training. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 19, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41419-41420]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14127]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a 
Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Request 
for Hearings on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings under Section 
336; Form N-336.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services (USCIS) 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 16, 2005 at 70 FR 25842, allowed for a 60-day 
public comment period. No comments were received by the USCIS 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 18, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or 
more of the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the 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 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: Request for Hearing on a Decision 
in Naturalization Proceedings under Section 336.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N-336. 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The form 
will be used by applicants for naturalization to pursue the only venue 
available to them in the appeal process.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of times estimated for an average respondent to respond: 7,669 
responses at 165 minutes (2.75 hours) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 21,090 annual burden hours.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument, please contact Richard A.

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Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20529; (202) 272-8377.

    Dated: June 21, 2005.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05-14127 Filed 7-18-05; 8:45 am]
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