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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
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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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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 e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When
submitting comments by email add the
OMB Control No. (1615–0063) 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 a currently approved
information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
National Interest Waivers; Supplemental
Evidence to I–140 and I–485.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: No Agency
Form Number; File No. OMB–22. 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 supplemental
documentation will be used by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services to
determine eligibility for national
interest waiver requests and to finalize
the request for adjustment to lawful
permanent resident status.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 8,000 responses, two responses
per respondent, at one (1) hour per
response.
An estimate of the total public burden
(in hours) associated with the collection:
16,000 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument,
please visit the USCIS Web site at:
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 20529–2210,
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 HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR–5281–N–11]
HECM Counseling Client Survey
AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information
Officer, HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The proposed information
collection requirement described below
has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act. The Department is
soliciting public comments on the
subject proposal.
The HECM Counseling Client Survey
is used by HUD to obtain information
directly from counseling recipients.
This form is sent to the clients of a
counseling agency as part of HUD’s
performance review of the agency.
DATES: Comments Due Date: March 13,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Comments should refer to
the proposal by name and/or OMB
approval Number (2502–NEW) and
should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer,
Office of Management and Budget, New
Executive Office Building, Washington,
DC 20503; fax: 202–395–6974.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management
Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Lillian Deitzer at
Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov or
telephone (202) 402–8048. This is not a
toll-free number. Copies of available
documents submitted to OMB may be
obtained from Ms. Deitzer.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice informs the public that the
Department of Housing and Urban
Development has submitted to OMB a
request for approval of the Information
collection described below. This notice
is soliciting comments from members of
the public and affected agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information to: (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; (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 collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
This notice also lists the following
information:
Title of Proposal: HECM Counseling
Client Survey.
OMB Approval Number: 2502–NEW.
Form Numbers: HUD–92911.
Description of the Need for the
Information and Its Proposed Use: The
HECM Counseling Client Survey is used
by HUD to obtain information directly
from counseling recipients. This form is
sent to the clients of a counseling
agency as part of HUD’s performance
review of the agency.
Frequency of Submission: On
occasion, Other Onetime Submissions.
Number of
respondents
Annual
responses
500
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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.
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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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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 e-mail at
rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by email add the OMB Control
No. (1615-0063) 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 a currently
approved information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: National Interest Waivers;
Supplemental Evidence to I-140 and I-485.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: No Agency
Form Number; File No. OMB-22. 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
supplemental documentation will be used by the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services to determine eligibility for national interest
waiver requests and to finalize the request for adjustment to lawful
permanent resident status.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 8,000
responses, two responses per respondent, at one (1) hour per response.
An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with
the collection: 16,000 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument, please visit the USCIS Web site at:
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 20529-2210,
Telephone number 202-272-8377.
Dated: February 4, 2009.
Stephen Tarragon,
Deputy Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. E9-2778 Filed 2-10-09; 8:45 am]
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