Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1018-0135; Electronic Duck Stamp Pilot Program, 32304-32305 [E7-11286]

Download as PDF cprice-sewell on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES 32304 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 12, 2007 / Notices (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. [FR Doc. E7–11271 Filed 6–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 11:38 Jun 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 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; PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (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. [FR Doc. E7–11272 Filed 6–11–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P 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: E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 12, 2007 / Notices SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: You must submit comments on or before August 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the IC to Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222–ARLSQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail); hope_grey@fws.gov (e-mail); or (703) 358–2269 (fax). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this IC, contact Hope Grey by mail, fax, or e-mail (see ADDRESSES) or by telephone at (703) 358–2482. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005 (Act) (Pub.L. 109-266), passed in August 2006, requires that the Secretary of the Interior conduct a 3–year pilot program under which up to 15 States authorized by the Secretary may issue electronic Federal Duck Stamps. Eligible applicants are State fish and wildlife agencies that have an automated licensing system authorized under State law. There are currently 40 States that offer Internet, point of sale, or telephonic sales for their hunting and fishing licenses. Under the Act, a State may not participate in the pilot program unless it submits an application and the Secretary approves it. OMB has granted emergency approval for the application for this program (FWS Form 3-2341) and assigned OMB Control No. 1018-0135, which expires October 31, 2007. To participate in the pilot program, eligible State fish and wildlife agencies must have submitted an application by June 8, 2007. The application process will lead to the selection of up to 15 participants for this pilot program. The Act requires reports from States that participate in the pilot program We plan to ask OMB to approve the following reporting requirements for a 3–year term: (1) Pilot Fulfillment Report. Each participating State must collect the following information and submit it to the fulfillment contractor on a weekly basis. We will use this information to issue an actual stamp to each purchaser. (a) First and last name and complete mailing address for each individual who purchases an electronic stamp from the State. Number of annual respondents Activity 32305 (b) Face value amount of each electronic stamp sold by the State. (c) Amount of the Federal portion of any fee required by the agreement for each stamp sold. (2) At the end of the pilot program, the Act requires that we submit a report to Congress. We will evaluate the program to determine if it has provided a cost effective and convenient means for issuing Federal Duck Stamps. We will ask each State to provide information on whether or not the program: (a) Increased the availability of the stamps. (b) Assisted States in meeting customer service objectives. (c) Maintained actual stamps as an effective and viable conservation tool. (d) Maintained adequate retail availability of the actual stamp. II. Data OMB Control Number: 1018-0135. Title: Electronic Duck Stamp Pilot Program. Service Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection. Affected Public: State fish and wildlife agencies. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: Weekly for fulfillment reports; one time for evaluation report. Number of annual responses Completion time per response Annual burden hours 15 15 780 15 1 hour .............. 8 hours ............ 1,200 120 Totals ................................................................................ cprice-sewell on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Pilot Fulfillment Reports ........................................................... Pilot Evaluation Report ............................................................ 30 795 ..................... 1,320 III. Request for Comments We invite comments concerning this IC on: (1) whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include and/or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this IC. Before including your address, phone number, VerDate Aug<31>2005 11:38 Jun 11, 2007 Jkt 211001 e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: April 30, 2007 Hope Grey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service. FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 12, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32304-32305]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11286]


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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

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) 
described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 
as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take 
this opportunity to comment on this IC. We may not conduct or sponsor 
and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information 
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: You must submit comments on or before August 13, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the IC to Hope Grey, Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ, 
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 (mail); hope_
grey@fws.gov (e-mail); or (703) 358-2269 (fax).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this IC, contact Hope Grey by mail, fax, or e-mail (see 
ADDRESSES) or by telephone at (703) 358-2482.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
I. Abstract
    The Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005 (Act) (Pub.L. 109-266), 
passed in August 2006, requires that the Secretary of the Interior 
conduct a 3-year pilot program under which up to 15 States authorized 
by the Secretary may issue electronic Federal Duck Stamps. Eligible 
applicants are State fish and wildlife agencies that have an automated 
licensing system authorized under State law. There are currently 40 
States that offer Internet, point of sale, or telephonic sales for 
their hunting and fishing licenses.
    Under the Act, a State may not participate in the pilot program 
unless it submits an application and the Secretary approves it. OMB has 
granted emergency approval for the application for this program (FWS 
Form 3-2341) and assigned OMB Control No. 1018-0135, which expires 
October 31, 2007. To participate in the pilot program, eligible State 
fish and wildlife agencies must have submitted an application by June 
8, 2007. The application process will lead to the selection of up to 15 
participants for this pilot program.
    The Act requires reports from States that participate in the pilot 
program We plan to ask OMB to approve the following reporting 
requirements for a 3-year term:
    (1) Pilot Fulfillment Report. Each participating State must collect 
the following information and submit it to the fulfillment contractor 
on a weekly basis. We will use this information to issue an actual 
stamp to each purchaser.
    (a) First and last name and complete mailing address for each 
individual who purchases an electronic stamp from the State.
    (b) Face value amount of each electronic stamp sold by the State.
    (c) Amount of the Federal portion of any fee required by the 
agreement for each stamp sold.
    (2) At the end of the pilot program, the Act requires that we 
submit a report to Congress. We will evaluate the program to determine 
if it has provided a cost effective and convenient means for issuing 
Federal Duck Stamps. We will ask each State to provide information on 
whether or not the program:
    (a) Increased the availability of the stamps.
    (b) Assisted States in meeting customer service objectives.
    (c) Maintained actual stamps as an effective and viable 
conservation tool.
    (d) Maintained adequate retail availability of the actual stamp.
II. Data
    OMB Control Number: 1018-0135.
    Title: Electronic Duck Stamp Pilot Program.
    Service Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: State fish and wildlife agencies.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Weekly for fulfillment reports; one time 
for evaluation report.

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                                   Number of annual    Number of annual   Completion time per    Annual burden
            Activity                  respondents          responses            response             hours
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Pilot Fulfillment Reports.......                  15                 780  1 hour.............              1,200
Pilot Evaluation Report.........                  15                  15  8 hours............                120
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    Totals......................                  30                 795  ...................              1,320
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III. Request for Comments
    We invite comments concerning this IC on:
    (1) whether or not the collection of information is necessary, 
including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
    (2) the accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection 
of information;
    (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include and/or summarize each comment in our 
request to OMB to approve this IC. Before including your address, phone 
number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including 
your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

    Dated: April 30, 2007
Hope Grey,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service.
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