Agency Information Collection Activities: New Information Collection; Comment Request, 32117-32118 [E6-8579]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 106 / Friday, June 2, 2006 / Notices ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, all or a portion of the records or information contained in this system may be disclosed outside DHS as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: A. To the Government Accountability Office (GAO), DHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG), or other organization for the purposes of performing authorized audits or oversight of the NFIP program. B. To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from that Congressional office made at the request of the individual to whom the record pertains. C. To FEMA contractors as necessary to provide an appeal resolution. D. To the Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States Attorney’s Office, or a consumer-reporting agency for further collection action on any debt in relation to the appeals process, when circumstances warrant. E. Where a record, either on its face or in conjunction with other information, indicates a violation or potential violation of law—criminal, civil or regulatory—the relevant records may be referred to an appropriate Federal, State, territorial, tribal, local, international, or foreign agency law enforcement authority or other appropriate agency charged with investigating or prosecuting such a violation or enforcing or implementing such law. F. To DOJ or other Federal agency conducting litigation or in proceedings before any court, adjudicative or administrative body, when: (1) FEMA, or (2) any employee of FEMA in his/her official capacity, or (3) any employee of FEMA in his/her individual capacity where DOJ or FEMA have agreed to represent the employee, or (4) the United States or any agency thereof, is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation and when the records are determined by FEMA to be arguably relevant to the proceeding. DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Privacy Act information may be reported to consumer reporting agencies pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(12). will be maintained at FEMA Headquarters at 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472. RETRIEVABILITY: Hard copy files and the electronically scanned document files are retrieved by the individual flood insurance policyholder’s name or property address. SAFEGUARDS: Information in this system is safeguarded in accordance with applicable laws, rules and policies, including the DHS Information Technology Security Program Handbook. All records are protected from unauthorized access through appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. These safeguards include restricting access to authorized personnel who have a needto-know, using locks, and password protection identification features. DHS file areas are locked after normal duty hours and the facilities are protected from the outside by security personnel. Each authorized individual working on the NFIP appeals procedure will have access only to information necessary to perform his or her official duties. Activity logs (audit trails) are maintained for all operating systems, applications, and middleware. A periodic review is conducted to monitor all user access. Incident response procedures are established to address reported security incidents as quickly as possible. Use of the access database will be carefully monitored and reviewed on a periodic basis by the system administrator. The paper copy of the appeal letter and supporting documentation that are sent to FEMA by the individual with the appeal letter, and FEMA’s response letter reflecting its appeal decision constitute the official copy of the records. Electronically scanned copies will be kept as back up. FEMA will retain both the paper and electronic copies for six years and three months. This retention schedule has been approved by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The NARA authority is N1–311–86–1 2A12 (a)(2) FIA File 12–2. SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS: Director of Claims, Mitigation Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472. STORAGE: NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: The hard copy files and the electronically scanned document files A request for access to records in this system may be made in writing to the 18:05 Jun 01, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 System Manager identified above, or to the Privacy Act Officer, DHS/FEMA, Office of General Counsel (GL), Room 406, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, in conformance with 6 CFR part 5, subpart B and 44 CFR part 6, which provide the rules for requesting access to Privacy Act records. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: See Notification procedure above. Request for access must comply with DHS and FEMA regulations for Privacy Act requests. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Policyholders typically contest their records with their service provider (WYO or NFIP Servicing Agent). Virtually all of theses disputes are successfully handled through that mechanism. However, policyholders may also contest their records using the process outlined in the Notification procedures section above. State clearly and concisely the information being contested, the reasons for contesting it and the proposed amendment to the information sought. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: The ‘‘individually identifying’’ information may come from the individual NFIP policyholder and/or the entity servicing the policy. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. Dated: May 25, 2006. Maureen Cooney, Acting Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6–8625 Filed 6–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: VerDate Aug<31>2005 32117 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: New Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review; Application for Immediate Family Member of U–1 Recipient; and U Nonimmigrant Status Certification; Forms I–918; I–918 Supplement A; and I–918 Supplement B. 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 E:\FR\FM\02JNN1.SGM 02JNN1 32118 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 106 / Friday, June 2, 2006 / Notices jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2005, at 70 FR 72460. The notice allowed for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received 55 comments on this information collection. These comments and any changes to the form as a result of these comments have been addressed in the supporting statement submitted to OMB. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 3, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add Form No. I–918, in the subject box. 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 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 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 Immediate Family Member of U–1 Recipient; and U Nonimmigrant Status Certification. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:05 Jun 01, 2006 Jkt 208001 (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Forms I–918; I–918 Supplement A; and I–918 Supplement B; 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, Federal Government. This application permits victims of certain qualifying criminal activity and their immediate family members to demonstrate that they qualify for temporary nonimmigrant status pursuant to the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (VTVPA), and to receive temporary immigration benefits. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: Form I–918—12,000 responses at 5 hours per response; Supplement A—24,000 responses at 1.5 hour per response; Supplement B—12,000 responses at 1 hour per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 108,000 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 visit the USCIS Web site at: https://uscis.gov/ graphics/formsfee/forms/pra/index.htm. If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529, (202) 272–8377. Dated: May 30, 2006. Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E6–8579 Filed 6–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5037–N–29] Multifamily Project Applications and Construction Prior to Initial Endorsement AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Information provided is the application for HUD/FHA multifamily mortgage insurance. The information from sponsors and general contractors, and submitted by a HUD-approved mortgagee, is needed to determine project feasibility, mortgagor/contractor acceptability, and construction cost. Documentation from operators/ managers of health care facilities is also required as part of the application for firm commitment for mortgage insurance. Project owners/sponsors may apply for permission to commence construction prior to initial endorsement. DATES: Comments Due Date: July 3, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2502–0029) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Lillian Deitzer at Lillian_L_Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 708–2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer or from HUD’s Web site at https:// www5.hud.gov:63001/po/i/icbts/ collectionsearch.cfm This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the Information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (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; (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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\02JNN1.SGM 02JNN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 106 (Friday, June 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32117-32118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8579]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: New Information 
Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review; 
Application for Immediate Family Member of U-1 Recipient; and U 
Nonimmigrant Status Certification; Forms I-918; I-918 Supplement A; and 
I-918 Supplement B.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

    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

[[Page 32118]]

review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. The information collection was previously published in the 
Federal Register on December 5, 2005, at 70 FR 72460. The notice 
allowed for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received 55 comments 
on this information collection. These comments and any changes to the 
form as a result of these comments have been addressed in the 
supporting statement submitted to OMB.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 
July 3, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained 
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and 
associated response time, should be directed to the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management 
Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, 
Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via 
facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When 
submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add Form No. I-918, 
in the subject box. 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 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 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 Immediate Family 
Member of U-1 Recipient; and U Nonimmigrant Status Certification.
    (3)  Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Forms I-
918; I-918 Supplement A; and I-918 Supplement B; 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, Federal 
Government. This application permits victims of certain qualifying 
criminal activity and their immediate family members to demonstrate 
that they qualify for temporary nonimmigrant status pursuant to the 
Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (VTVPA), and 
to receive temporary immigration benefits.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: Form I-918--
12,000 responses at 5 hours per response; Supplement A--24,000 
responses at 1.5 hour per response; Supplement B--12,000 responses at 1 
hour per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 108,000 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 visit the USCIS Web site at: https://
uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/pra/index.htm.
    If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory 
Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Washington, 
DC 20529, (202) 272-8377.

    Dated: May 30, 2006.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.
 [FR Doc. E6-8579 Filed 6-1-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-10-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.