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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
30-Day Notice of Information
Collection under Review: Memorandum
of Understanding to Participate in the
Basic Pilot Employment Eligibility
Program; Verify Employment Eligibility
Status; OMB Control No. 1615–0092.
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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 April 5, 2007, at 72 FR
16807 allowing for a 60-day public
comment period. One comment was
received on this information collection.
USCIS responded to the comment, but
will not be making changes at this time.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
an additional 30 days for public
comments. Comments are encouraged
and will be accepted until July 12, 2007.
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, Chief, 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, and to the OMB USCIS
Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395–
6974 or via e-mail at
kastrich@omb.eop.gov.
When submitting comments by e-mail
please make sure to add OMB Control
Number 1615–0092 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 proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
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(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:
Extension of a currently approved
collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Memorandum of Understanding to
Participate in the Basic Pilot
Employment Eligibility Program; Verify
Employment Eligibility Status.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: No Agency
Form Number; File OMB–18. U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS).
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Business or other for
profit. The Basic Pilot Program allows
employers to electronically verify the
employment eligibility status of newly
hired employees.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 40,000 MOU’s at 2.333 (2
hours and 20 minutes) per response;
40,000 employers registering to
participate in the program at .166 (10
minutes) per response; 4,000,000 initial
queries at .05 (3 minutes) per response;
40,000 secondary queries at .333 (20
minutes) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 313,279 annual burden
hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument,
please contact Richard A. Sloan, Chief,
Regulatory Management Division, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services,
111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite
3008, Washington, DC 20529;
Telephone 202–272–8377.
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Dated: June 6, 2007.
Richard Sloan,
Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Department of Homeland Security.
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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
30-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: Form I–526,
Immigrant Petition by Alien
Entrepreneur, OMB Control No. 1615–
0026.
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 March 23, 2007, at 72 FR
13818. The notice allowed for a 60-day
public comment period. No 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 July 12, 2007.
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, Chief, 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, and to the OMB USCIS
Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395–
6974 or via e-mail at
kastrich@omb.eop.gov.
When submitting comments by e-mail
please make sure to add OMB Control
Number 1615–0026 in the subject box.
Written comments and suggestions from
the public and affected agencies should
address one or more of the following
four points:
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(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:
Extension of a currently approved
information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Immigrant Petition by Alien
Entrepreneur.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form I–526;
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
qualified immigrants seeking to enter
the United States under section
203(b)(5) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act for the purpose of
engaging in a commercial enterprise.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 1,368 responses at 1 hour and
15 minutes (1.25 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 17,100 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument,
please contact Richard A. Sloan, Chief,
Regulatory Management Division, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services,
111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 3rd
Floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC
20529; 202–272–8377.
Dated: June 6, 2007.
Richard Sloan,
Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Revision of an Existing
Information Collection; Comment
Request
30-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: Form I–817,
Application for Family Unity Benefits;
OMB Control Number 1615–0005.
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 April 6, 2007, at 72 FR
17176. The notice allowed for a 60-day
public comment period. No 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 July 12, 2007.
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, Chief, 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, and to the OMB USCIS
Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395–
6974 or via e-mail at
kastrich@omb.eop.gov.
When submitting comments by e-mail
please make sure to add OMB Control
Number 1615–0005 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;
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(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 existing information
collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Application for Family Unity Benefits.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form I–817;
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 information collected
will be used to determine whether the
applicant meets the eligibility
requirements for benefits under 8 CFR
part 245A, Subpart C.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 6,000 responses as 2 hours per
response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 12,000 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument,
please contact Richard A. Sloan, Chief,
Regulatory Management Division, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services,
111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 3rd
Floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC
20529; 202–272–8377.
Dated: June 6, 2007.
Richard Sloan,
Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Proposed Information Collection; OMB
Control Number 1018-0135; Electronic
Duck Stamp Pilot Program
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
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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: Form I-
526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, OMB Control No. 1615-
0026.
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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 March 23, 2007, at 72 FR 13818. The notice allowed
for a 60-day public comment period. No 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
July 12, 2007. 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, Chief, 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, and to the OMB USCIS Desk
Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at
kastrich@omb.eop.gov.
When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB
Control Number 1615-0026 in the subject box. Written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or
more of the following four points:
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(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: Extension of a currently
approved information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Immigrant Petition by Alien
Entrepreneur.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-526;
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 qualified immigrants seeking to enter the United States
under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the
purpose of engaging in a commercial enterprise.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,368 responses
at 1 hour and 15 minutes (1.25 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 17,100 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument, please contact Richard A. Sloan,
Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 3rd Floor, Suite 3008,
Washington, DC 20529; 202-272-8377.
Dated: June 6, 2007.
Richard Sloan,
Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services.
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