Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-470; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request, 51096-51097 [2010-20336]

Download as PDF 51096 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 18, 2010 / Notices Dated: August 12, 2010. Sunday Aigbe, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2010–20337 Filed 8–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N–400; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form N–400, Application for Naturalization; OMB Control No. 1615–0052. sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting 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 October 18, 2010. During this 60 day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form N–400. Should USCIS decide to revise Form N–400 we will advise the public when we publish 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–400. 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 Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 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 e-mail, please make sure to add OMB Control No. 1615–0052 in the subject box. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:40 Aug 17, 2010 Jkt 220001 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 Naturalization. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N–400; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. USCIS uses the information on Form N–400 to determine an applicant’s eligibility for naturalization. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 700,000 responses at 6 hours and 8 minutes (6.13 hours) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 4,291,000 annual burden hours. If you need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the Web site at: https:// www.regulations.gov/. We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2210, Telephone number 202–272–8377. Dated: August 12, 2010. Sunday Aigbe, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2010–20339 Filed 8–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N–470; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form N–470, Application To Preserve Residence for Naturalization; OMB Control No. 1615– 0056. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting 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 October 18, 2010. During this 60-day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form N–470. Should USCIS decide to revise Form N–470 we will advise the public when we publish 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–470. 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 Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 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 e-mail, please make sure to add OMB Control No. 1615–0056 in the subject box. 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; E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 18, 2010 / Notices sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES (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 to Preserve Residence for Naturalization. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N–470; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The information furnished on Form N–470 will be used to determine whether an alien who intends to be absent from the United States for a period of one year or more is eligible to preserve residence for naturalization purposes. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 375 responses at 35 minutes (.583 hours) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 219 annual burden hours. If you need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit the Web site at: https:// www.regulations.gov/. We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2210, Telephone number 202–272–8377. Dated: August 12, 2010. Sunday Aigbe, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2010–20336 Filed 8–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:40 Aug 17, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2010–0595] Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee; Meeting Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee will meet in New Orleans to discuss various issues relating to navigational safety on the Lower Mississippi River and related waterways. This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The Committee will meet on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This meeting may close early if all business is finished. Written material and requests to make oral presentations should reach the Coast Guard on or before September 9, 2010. Requests to have a copy of your material distributed to each member of the committee should reach the Coast Guard on or before September 9, 2010. ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the New Orleans Yacht Club, 403 North Roadway, West End, New Orleans, LA 70124. Send written material and requests to make oral presentations to Chief Warrant Officer David Chapman, Assistant to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee, ATTN: Waterways Management, 1615 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70112. This notice, and documents identified in the Supplementary Information section as being available in the docket may be viewed in our online docket, USCG– 2010–0595, at https:// www.regulations.gov. Meeting minutes and materials will be posted in the online docket, USCG–2010–0595, at https://www.regulations.gov following the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief Warrant Officer David Chapman, Assistant to DFO of Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee, telephone 504–565–5103. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92–463). LMRWSAC is chartered under the Section 19 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991 (Pub. L. 102– 241, as amended by section 418(g) of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004, (Pub. L. 108–293). It was established in SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51097 accordance with and operates under FACA. LMRWSAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters relating to communications, surveillance, traffic management, anchorages, development and operation of the New Orleans Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), and other related topics dealing with navigation safety on the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) as required. Agenda of Meeting The agenda for the September 23, 2010 Committee meeting is as follows: 1. Introduction of committee members. 2. Opening Remarks. 3. Approval of the May 6, 2010 minutes. 4. Old Business—Ongoing items of interest to LMRWSAC. a. Captain of the Port of New Orleans status report. b. Subcommittee/Working Groups update reports. 5. New Business. 6. Adjournment. The minutes of the May 6, 2010 meeting, which will be discussed by the Committee, may be viewed in our online docket. Go to https:// www.regulations.gov, enter the docket number for this notice (USCG–2010– 0595) in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and then click ‘‘Search.’’ Procedural This meeting is open to the public. Please note that the meeting may close early if all business is finished. At the Chair’s discretion, members of the public may make oral presentations during the meeting. If you would like to make an oral presentation at a meeting, please notify the Assistant to the DFO no later than September 9, 2010. Written material for distribution at a meeting should reach the Coast Guard no later than September 9, 2010. If you would like a copy of your material distributed to each member of the committee in advance of a meeting, please submit 25 copies to the Assistant to the DFO no later than September 9, 2010. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact the DFO as soon as possible. E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 18, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51096-51097]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-20336]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-470; Extension 
of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form N-
470, Application To Preserve Residence for Naturalization; OMB Control 
No. 1615-0056.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting 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 
October 18, 2010.
    During this 60-day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to 
revise the Form N-470. Should USCIS decide to revise Form N-470 we will 
advise the public when we publish 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-470.
    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 Products Division, 
111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 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 e-mail, please make sure 
to add OMB Control No. 1615-0056 in the subject box. 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;

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    (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 to Preserve Residence 
for Naturalization.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N-470; 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The 
information furnished on Form N-470 will be used to determine whether 
an alien who intends to be absent from the United States for a period 
of one year or more is eligible to preserve residence for 
naturalization purposes.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 375 responses 
at 35 minutes (.583 hours) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 219 annual burden hours.
    If you need a copy of the information collection instrument, please 
visit the Web site at: https://www.regulations.gov/.
    We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, 
111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529-2210, Telephone 
number 202-272-8377.

     Dated: August 12, 2010.
Sunday Aigbe,
Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration 
Services, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2010-20336 Filed 8-17-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-97-P
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