Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-817, Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request, 43465-43466 [E8-17036]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 144 / Friday, July 25, 2008 / Notices RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: NEDS data is subject to a retention requirement. The information collected and maintained in NEDS is used for border crossing purposes and is retained in NEDS for the duration of the validity of the travel document, that is from the date of issuance by the issuing authority until the date of expiration on the document, or, to the extent more restrictive, in accordance with the terms of any memorandum of understanding/ agreement between CBP and the issuing authority. Information contained in NEDS will be retained and updated as information is provided by the issuing authority, so as to ensure timeliness, relevancy, accuracy, and completeness. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Director, Office of Automated Systems, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Headquarters, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: DHS allows persons (including foreign nationals) to seek administrative access under the Privacy Act to information maintained in NEDS. To determine whether NEDS contains records relating to you, write to the CBP Customer Service Center (Rosslyn VA), 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229; Telephone (877) 227–5511; or through the ‘‘Questions’’ tab at https://www.cbp.gov.xp.cgov/ travel/customerservice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: Requests for notification or access must be in writing and should be addressed to the CBP Customer Service Center (Rosslyn, VA), 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229; Telephone (877) 227–5511; or through the ‘‘Questions’’ tab at https://www.cbp.gov.xp.cgov/ travel/customerservice. Requests should conform to the requirements of 6 CFR part 5, Subpart B, which provides the rules for requesting access to Privacy Act records maintained by DHS and can be found at https://www.dhs.gov. The envelope and letter should be clearly marked ‘‘Privacy Act Access Request.’’ The request should include a general description of the records sought and must include the requester’s full name, current address, and date and place of birth. The request must be signed and either notarized or submitted under penalty of perjury. While DHS provides this mechanism for seeking notification and access to such information, requesters are encouraged in the first instance to contact the authority which issued the VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:15 Jul 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 travel document to request access to this information, as DHS may nonetheless be required to coordinate any release with such authorities. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Requests to amend records must be in writing and should be addressed to the CBP Customer Service Center (Rosslyn, VA), 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229; Telephone (877) 227–5511; or through the ‘‘Questions’’ tab at https://www.cbp.gov.xp.cgov/ travel/customerservice. Requests should conform to the requirements of 6 CFR part 5, subpart B, which provides the rules for requesting access to Privacy Act records maintained by DHS and can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/foia. The envelope and letter should be clearly marked ‘‘Privacy Act Access Request.’’ The request should include a general description of the records sought and must include the requester’s full name, current address, and date and place of birth. The request must be signed and either notarized or submitted under penalty of perjury. If individuals are uncertain what agency handles the information, they may seek redress through the DHS Traveler Redress Program (‘‘TRIP’’) (See 72 FR 2294, dated January 18, 2007). TRIP is a single point of contact for individuals who have inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced during their travel screening at transportation hubs—such as, airports, seaports and train stations or at U.S. land borders. Through TRIP, a traveler can request correction of erroneous information stored in other DHS databases through one application. Redress requests should be sent to: DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP), 601 South 12th Street, TSA–901, Arlington, VA 22202–4220 or online at https://www.dhs.gov/trip. Additionally, while DHS provides this mechanism for contesting records, requesters are encouraged in the first instance to contact the authority which issued the travel document to request access to this information, as DHS may nonetheless be required to coordinate any requests with such authorities. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: The system contains certain data received on individuals who have chosen to obtain a travel document that is designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security as denoting identity and citizenship for purposes of entering the United States and has been issued by an authority which has provided CBP with advance information from its relevant travel document database. PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43465 EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. Dated: July 18, 2008. Hugo Teufel III, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8–17126 Filed 7–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I–817, Extension 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 No. 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 May 13, 2008, at 73 FR 27549, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for 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 August 25, 2008. 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 Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, 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 e-mail at oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1 43466 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 144 / Friday, July 25, 2008 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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 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. Overview of this Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of an 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 at 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 proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit the USCIS Web site at: https:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, (202) 272–8377. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:12 Jul 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 Dated: July 21, 2008. Stephen Tarragon, Management Analyst, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E8–17036 Filed 7–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I–140, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I–140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker; OMB Control Number 1615–0015. 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 May 9, 2008, at 73 FR 26404 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for 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 August 25, 2008. 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 Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, 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 e-mail at oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615–0015 in the subject box. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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; (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. 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 for Alien Worker. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–140, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: U.S. Employers. The information furnished on Form I–140 will be used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to classify aliens under section 203(b)(1), 203(b)(2) or 203(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act). (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 96,000 responses at 60 minutes (1 hour) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 96,000 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:// www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp. If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 144 (Friday, July 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43465-43466]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17036]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-817, Extension 
of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form I-
817, Application for Family Unity Benefits; OMB Control No. 1615-0005.

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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 May 13, 2008, at 73 FR 27549, allowing for a 60-day 
public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for 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 
August 25, 2008. 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 Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS Desk 
Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, 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 e-mail at 
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
    When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB 
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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 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.

Overview of this Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of an 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 
at 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 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or 
additional information, please visit the USCIS Web site at: https://
www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp.
    If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory 
Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3008, Washington, 
DC 20529, (202) 272-8377.

    Dated: July 21, 2008.
Stephen Tarragon,
Management Analyst, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship 
and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E8-17036 Filed 7-24-08; 8:45 am]
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