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not more than 10 minutes and then, if
desired, engage in a questions and
answers session with DHS staff
responsible for implementing PS-Prep.
The specific issues to be discussed at
this meeting include any of the material
addressed in the December 24, 2008
Federal Register notice to include (i)
cost considerations, such as fees for
standards, certification, and
preparedness costs related to size of
business enterprise; (ii) the impact of
existing practices, standards and
regulations on participation in PS-Prep;
(iii) understanding the spectrum of
private sector preparedness, specifically
from self-declaration of conformance to
third-party certification; (iv) the role of
the Federal Government in private
sector preparedness; (v) key factors that
influence participation in PS-Prep; (vi)
the number and type of standards to be
adopted by DHS; (vii) scalability of the
certification, specifically related to
location, products, services, and
organizational components; (viii)
priorities for national preparedness
compared to business preparedness; and
(ix) suggestion for effective outreach
strategies and tactics to promote PSPrep.
Public attendance is encouraged.
Dated: February 3, 2009.
David Garratt,
Acting Deputy Administrator, Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Form N–300, Extension of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection; Comment Request
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ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: Form N–300,
Application To File Declaration of
Intention; OMB Control No. 1615–0078.
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 April 13, 2009.
Written comments and suggestions
regarding the item(s) contained in this
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notice, and 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, NW., Suite
3008, Washington, DC 20529–2210.
Comments may also be submitted to
DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352, or
via email at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When
submitting comments by email please
add the OMB Control Number 1615–
0078 in the subject box.
During this 60-day period USCIS will
be evaluating whether to revise the
Form N–300. Should USCIS decide to
revise the Form N–300 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 N–300.
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.
Overview of this information
collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved
information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Application to File Declaration of
Intention.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form N–300.
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
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Households. This form will be used by
permanent residents to file a declaration
of intention to become a citizen of the
United States. This collection is also
used to satisfy documentary
requirements for those seeking to work
in certain occupations or professions, or
to obtain various licenses.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 433 responses at 45 minutes
(.75) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 325 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument,
please visit the USCIS Wweb site at:
https://www.regulations.gov/.
We may also be contacted at: USCIS,
Regulatory Management Division, 111
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite
3008, Washington, DC 20529–2210,
Telephone number 202–272–8377.
Dated: February 4, 2009.
Stephen Tarragon,
Deputy 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: Comment Request
ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information
Collection Under Review: National
Interest Waivers; Supplemental
Evidence to I–140 and I–485; OMB
Control No. 1615–0063.
The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) 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 April 13, 2009.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-300, Extension
of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request
ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form N-
300, Application To File Declaration of Intention; OMB Control No.
1615-0078.
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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 April 13, 2009.
Written comments and suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in
this notice, and 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, NW., Suite 3008,
Washington, DC 20529-2210. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via
facsimile to 202-272-8352, or via email at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When
submitting comments by email please add the OMB Control Number 1615-
0078 in the subject box.
During this 60-day period USCIS will be evaluating whether to
revise the Form N-300. Should USCIS decide to revise the Form N-300 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
N-300.
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.
Overview of this information collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently
approved information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application to File Declaration
of Intention.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N-300.
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
will be used by permanent residents to file a declaration of intention
to become a citizen of the United States. This collection is also used
to satisfy documentary requirements for those seeking to work in
certain occupations or professions, or to obtain various licenses.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 433 responses
at 45 minutes (.75) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 325 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument, please visit the USCIS Wweb site at:
https://www.regulations.gov/.
We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division,
111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529-2210,
Telephone number 202-272-8377.
Dated: February 4, 2009.
Stephen Tarragon,
Deputy Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
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