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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Office of Refugee Resettlement; Grant
Notice
Office of Refugee Resettlement,
Administration for Children and
Families, DHHS.
ACTION: Notice to supplement funding to
the 2008 Voluntary Agency Matching
Grant Program.
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AGENCY:
CFDA#: 93.567.
Legislative Authority: Section
412(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(c)(1)(A);
Section 7(a) and (b) of the Refugee
Assistance Extension Act of 1986 (P.L.
99–605) (8 U.S.C. 1522 note)
Amount of Award: $2.17 million
supplemental to 2008 awards of $60
million federal funds plus $30 million
in cash and in-kind ‘‘match’’.
Project Period: February 15, 2008 to
January 31, 2010.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the Office of Resettlement, Division of
Community Resettlement, will award
supplemental funds without
competition to nine agencies: Church
World Service, Ethiopian Community
Development Council, Episcopal
Migration Ministries, Hebrew Immigrant
Aid Society, International Rescue
Committee, Lutheran Immigration and
Refugee Services, the United States
Committee for Refugees and Immigrants,
the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops, and World Relief Corporation.
The cost for these supplemental awards
is $2.17 million.
The Voluntary Agency Matching
Grant program was created by Congress
in 1979. Matching Grant services enable
the Voluntary Agencies’ resettlement
agencies to work with recently arrived
refugees and other eligible clients. The
goal of the program is to assist refugees
become economically self-sufficient
without accessing public assistance
within 120–180 days. Last year, 81% of
clients entering the program were
economically self-sufficient within 180
days.
Since the Presidential Determination
was signed in October 2007, the ceiling
for refugees was raised from 70,000 to
80,000 to accommodate 10,000
additional Iraqi refugees. In addition,
legislation passed in December 2007
and January 2008 created a new class of
individuals eligible for the refugee
services. Thousands of Afghani and
Iraqi interpreters who served the U.S.
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Immigrant Visas’’ (SIV) and are now
eligible for six or eight months of
refugee services. The Matching Grant
program is often the program of choice
for these special populations as it is
geared for readily employable cases and
for SIV cases, conforms to the legislative
time limits.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ronald A. Munia, Director, Division of
Community Resettlement, Office of
Refugee Resettlement, 370 L’Enfant
Promenade, SW., Washington, DC
20047. E-mail: rmunia@acf.hhs.gov and
phone: 202–401–4559.
Dated: May 13, 2008.
David H. Siegel,
Director, Office of Refugee Resettlement.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
[Docket No. DHS–2008–0049]
Science and Technology Directorate;
Submission for Review; Information
Collection Request for the DHS S&T
Bio-Knowledge Center Expert
Database
Science and Technology
Directorate, DHS.
ACTION: 30-day Notice and request for
comment.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) invites the general
public to comment on a new data
collection form for the Bio-Knowledge
Center Expert Database: Subject Matter
Expert (SME) Registration Form (DHS
Form 10043). The Bio-Knowledge
Center Database will collect SME
information in order to understand who
can provide scientific expertise for peer
review of scientific programs, and who
can provide expertise in the event of a
perceived biothreat. In addition, the
directory will make it easier to identify
scientific specialty areas for which there
is a shortage of SMEs with appropriate
security clearances. SME contact
information, scientific expertise, and
level of education will be collected
electronically through a Web portal
currently being developed by DHS S&T.
The SME information will be shared
with U.S. Government program
managers and other members of the
biodefense community who have a
legitimate need to identify biological
SMEs. Cleared SMEs are necessary to
accomplish scientific reviews, attend
topical meetings, and to consult in the
event of a perceived biothreat. This
notice and request for comments is
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required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35). Previously, a 60-day notice
was published in the Federal Register
on March 14, 2008.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted until June 23, 2008.
Comments: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget. Comments should be addressed
to Desk Officer for the Department of
Homeland Security, Science &
Technology Directorate, and sent via
electronic mail to
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed
to (202) 395–6974. Please include
docket number [DHS–2008–00XX] in
the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Bowerbank (202) 254–6895
(this is not a toll free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Counterproliferation Center
has identified the need for a
comprehensive and readily available list
of biological agent SMEs that includes
security clearance status. In particular,
there is no database that contains
security clearance information,
biological domain expertise, and contact
information. Therefore, the SME
Directory is being coordinated at the
national level to address this need. If a
similar database is identified in the
future, we will work with the identified
collection agent to ensure a cooperative
partnership is developed.
The SME Directory will use electronic
(Web-based) technology to collect,
maintain, and transmit SME
information. The SMEs will have access
to their own data and will be able to edit
and update the information
electronically.
DHS is particularly interested in
comments that:
(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,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Suggest ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) Suggest ways to minimize the
burden of the data collection on those
who respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
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ACTION:
are encouraged and will be accepted for
sixty days until July 21, 2008.
Written comments and suggestions
regarding items contained in this notice,
and especially with regard to 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, NW., 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. When
submitting comments by e-mail please
add the OMB Control Number 1615–
0102 in the subject box.
During this 60-day period USCIS will
be evaluating whether to revise the
Form G–639. Should USCIS decide to
revise the Form G–639 it will advise the
public when it publishes the 30-day
notice in the Federal Register in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act. The public will then
have 30-days to comment on any
revisions to the Form G–639.
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 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
agencies 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.
The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services has submitted the
following information collection request
for review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The information collection is
published to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. Comments
Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved
information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act
Request.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form G–639.
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submissions of responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
New information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: BioKnowledge Center Expert Database.
Agency Form Number, if any, and the
applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: DHS Form
10043 (2/08), DHS Science &
Technology Directorate.
(3) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Individuals; the data will be
gathered from individual SMEs and
stored in a central database, accessible
through a Web-based portal. The SME
information will be shared with U.S.
Government program managers and
other members of the biodefense
community who have a legitimate need
to identify biological SMEs.
(4) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond:
a. Estimate of the total number of
respondents: 4000
b. An estimate of the time for an
average respondent to respond: .25
burden hours.
Dated: May 14, 2008.
Kenneth D. Rogers,
Chief Information Officer, Science and
Technology Directorate.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Form G–639, Extension of
an Existing Information Collection;
Comment Request
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60-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: Form G–639,
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act
Request; OMB Control No. 1615–0102.
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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 as a
convenient means for persons to
provide data necessary for identification
of a particular record desired under
FOIA/PA.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 100,000 responses at 15
minutes per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 25,000 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument,
please visit: https://www.regulations.gov/
search/index.jsp.
We may also be contacted at: USCIS,
Regulatory Management Division, 111
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite
3008, Washington, DC 20529, telephone
number 202–272–8377.
Dated: May 19, 2008.
Stephen Tarragon,
Acting 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: Form I–539, Extension of an
Existing Information Collection;
Comment Request
60-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: Form I–539,
Application to Extend/Change
Nonimmigrant Status. OMB Control
Number: 1615–0003.
ACTION:
The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services has submitted the
following information collection request
for review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The information collection is
published to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. Comments
are encouraged and will be accepted for
sixty days until July 21, 2008.
Written comments and suggestions
regarding items contained in this notice,
and especially with regard to the
estimated public burden and associated
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[Docket No. DHS-2008-0049]
Science and Technology Directorate; Submission for Review;
Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T Bio-Knowledge Center
Expert Database
AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.
ACTION: 30-day Notice and request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general
public to comment on a new data collection form for the Bio-Knowledge
Center Expert Database: Subject Matter Expert (SME) Registration Form
(DHS Form 10043). The Bio-Knowledge Center Database will collect SME
information in order to understand who can provide scientific expertise
for peer review of scientific programs, and who can provide expertise
in the event of a perceived biothreat. In addition, the directory will
make it easier to identify scientific specialty areas for which there
is a shortage of SMEs with appropriate security clearances. SME contact
information, scientific expertise, and level of education will be
collected electronically through a Web portal currently being developed
by DHS S&T. The SME information will be shared with U.S. Government
program managers and other members of the biodefense community who have
a legitimate need to identify biological SMEs. Cleared SMEs are
necessary to accomplish scientific reviews, attend topical meetings,
and to consult in the event of a perceived biothreat. This notice and
request for comments is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Previously, a 60-day notice was
published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2008.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 23,
2008.
Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments
on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security,
Science & Technology Directorate, and sent via electronic mail to
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395-6974. Please include
docket number [DHS-2008-00XX] in the subject line of the message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Bowerbank (202) 254-6895 (this
is not a toll free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Counterproliferation Center has
identified the need for a comprehensive and readily available list of
biological agent SMEs that includes security clearance status. In
particular, there is no database that contains security clearance
information, biological domain expertise, and contact information.
Therefore, the SME Directory is being coordinated at the national level
to address this need. If a similar database is identified in the
future, we will work with the identified collection agent to ensure a
cooperative partnership is developed.
The SME Directory will use electronic (Web-based) technology to
collect, maintain, and transmit SME information. The SMEs will have
access to their own data and will be able to edit and update the
information electronically.
DHS is particularly interested in comments that:
(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, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Suggest ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and
(4) Suggest ways to minimize the burden of the data collection on
those who respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological
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collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submissions of responses.
Overview of This Information Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection: New information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Bio-Knowledge Center Expert
Database.
Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: DHS Form
10043 (2/08), DHS Science & Technology Directorate.
(3) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Individuals; the data will be gathered from
individual SMEs and stored in a central database, accessible through a
Web-based portal. The SME information will be shared with U.S.
Government program managers and other members of the biodefense
community who have a legitimate need to identify biological SMEs.
(4) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:
a. Estimate of the total number of respondents: 4000
b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond:
.25 burden hours.
Dated: May 14, 2008.
Kenneth D. Rogers,
Chief Information Officer, Science and Technology Directorate.
[FR Doc. E8-11454 Filed 5-21-08; 8:45 am]
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