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Download as PDF 68824 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 28, 2006 / Notices Individuals who submit public comments or who have questions regarding the meeting and location can contact David S. de la Cruz, Ph.D., M.P.H., HRSA, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, telephone: (301) 443–6332, email: David.delaCruz@hrsa.hhs.gov. Dated: November 17, 2006. Cheryl R. Dammons, Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination. [FR Doc. E6–20120 Filed 11–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4165–15–P 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: Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony; Form N– 445, OMB Control No. 1615–0054. ycherry on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (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 September 12, 2006 at 71 FR 53703, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No public comments were received 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 December 28, 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), and to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, 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, and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395– 6974 or via email at kastrich@omb.eop.gov. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:42 Nov 27, 2006 Jkt 211001 When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615–0054 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 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: Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N–445. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individual or households. The information furnished on this form refers to events that may have occurred since the applicant’s initial interview and prior to the administration of the oath of allegiance. Several months may elapse between these dates and the information that is provided assists the officer in rendering an appropriate decision on the application. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 650,000 responses at 5 minutes (.083) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 53,950 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 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC, 20529. Dated: November 21, 2006. Stephen Tarragon, Deputy Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E6–20047 Filed 11–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS. ACTION: 30-Day Notice of information collection under review: Petition for Alien Fiance(e); Form I–129F. OMB Control No. 1615–0001. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (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 26, 2006 at 71 FR 30434, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received several comments from the public on this information collection. These comments are addressed in the supporting statement that USCIS will submit 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 December 28, 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), and to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may E:\FR\FM\28NON1.SGM 28NON1

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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: Notice of 
Naturalization Oath Ceremony; Form N-445, OMB Control No. 1615-0054.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Service (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 September 12, 2006 at 71 FR 53703, allowing for a 
60-day public comment period. No public comments were received 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 
December 28, 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), and to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, 
Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 
Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, 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, and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 
202-395-6974 or via email at kastrich@omb.eop.gov.
    When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB 
Control Number 1615-0054 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 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: Notice of Naturalization Oath 
Ceremony.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N-445. 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individual or households. The 
information furnished on this form refers to events that may have 
occurred since the applicant's initial interview and prior to the 
administration of the oath of allegiance. Several months may elapse 
between these dates and the information that is provided assists the 
officer in rendering an appropriate decision on the application.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 650,000 
responses at 5 minutes (.083) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 53,950 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, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 111 
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC, 20529.

    Dated: November 21, 2006.
Stephen Tarragon,
Deputy Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. E6-20047 Filed 11-27-06; 8:45 am]
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