Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-470, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request, 63320-63321 [2011-26362]

Download as PDF 63320 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 197 / Wednesday, October 12, 2011 / Notices dated September 13, 2011, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: September 28, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of New York is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of September 13, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby amended to include the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of August 27, 2011. Chemung County for Public Assistance (already designated for Individual Assistance). Orange County for Public Assistance. The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant. ˜ Penuelas Municipality for Public Assistance. ´ Loıza and San Juan Municipalities for Public Assistance (already designated for Individual Assistance.) Adjuntas, Ciales, and Guaynabo Municipalities for Individual Assistance (already designated for Public Assistance). The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2011–26318 Filed 10–11–11; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2011–26316 Filed 10–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4017– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2011–0001] Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N–470, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request Puerto Rico; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form N–470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization. ACTION: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA– 4017–DR), dated August 27, 2011, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: September 28, 2011. SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:43 Oct 11, 2011 Jkt 226001 The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will be submitting the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until December 12, 2011. This information collection was previously published as an extension of a currently approved information collection in the Federal Register on August 12, 2011, at 76 FR 50237, for a 60-day public comment period. Subsequently, USCIS decided to conduct a comprehensive revision of Form N–470 instead of extending the current edition. USCIS invites members of the public who commented on the 60day extension to submit their comments on the revised form. 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 Products Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529– 2020. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–0997, or via e-mail at USCISFRComment@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please add the OMB Control Number 1615– 0056 in the subject box. Note: The address listed in this notice should only be used to submit comments concerning this information collection. Please do not submit requests for individual case status inquiries to this address. If you are seeking information about the status of your individual case, please check ‘‘My Case Status’’ online at: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/ Dashboard.do, or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1–800–375–5283. 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 E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 197 / Wednesday, October 12, 2011 / Notices other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 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. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The information collected 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: 525 responses at 36 minutes (.6 hours) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 315 annual burden hours. If you need a copy of the information collection instrument, please visit: https://www.regulations.gov. We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529–2020, Telephone number 202–272–8377. Dated: October 6, 2011. Sunday A. Aigbe, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2011–26362 Filed 10–11–11; 8:45 am] jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do, or call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1–800–375–5283 (TTY 1–800–767–1833). U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the 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 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. Agency Information Collection Activities: (No Agency Form Number), E-Verify Program, Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: E-Verify Program. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting 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 as an extension in the Federal Register on August 1, 2011, at 76 FR 45843, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received comments on the 60-day notice. A discussion of the comments and USCIS’ response is discussed in item 8 of the supporting statement that can be viewed at: https://www.regulations.gov. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 14, 2011. 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 Management and Budget (OMB) USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20529–2020. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–0997 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395–5806 or via e-mail at oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail, please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615–0092 in the subject box. Note: The address listed in this notice should only be used to submit comments concerning the revision of this information collection. Please do not submit requests for individual case status inquiries to this address. If you are seeking information about the status of your individual case, please check ‘‘My Case Status’’ online at: https:// VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:43 Oct 11, 2011 Jkt 226001 63321 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: E-Verify Program. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: No Agency Form Number; File Number OMB–18. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for profit. E-Verify allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility status of newly hired employees. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 125,015 completing the EVerify web interface at 17 responses at .86 hours (52 minutes) per response; 521,134 employers registering to participate in the program at 2.26 hours (2 hours and 15 minutes) per response; 3,333 requiring ID/IQ modification at 2 hours per response; 4,094,955 initial queries at .12 hours (7 minutes) per response; 195,329 secondary queries at 1.94 hours (1 hour 56 minutes) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the E:\FR\FM\12OCN1.SGM 12OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26362]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-470, Revision of a 
Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form N-
470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services 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 60 days until December 
12, 2011.
    This information collection was previously published as an 
extension of a currently approved information collection in the Federal 
Register on August 12, 2011, at 76 FR 50237, for a 60-day public 
comment period. Subsequently, USCIS decided to conduct a comprehensive 
revision of Form N-470 instead of extending the current edition. USCIS 
invites members of the public who commented on the 60-day extension to 
submit their comments on the revised form.
    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 Products Division, 20 
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529-2020. Comments may also 
be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-0997, or via e-mail at 
USCISFRComment@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please add 
the OMB Control Number 1615-0056 in the subject box.

    Note: The address listed in this notice should only be used to 
submit comments concerning this information collection. Please do 
not submit requests for individual case status inquiries to this 
address. If you are seeking information about the status of your 
individual case, please check ``My Case Status'' online at: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do, or call the USCIS National 
Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

    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

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other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

Overview of This Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently 
approved 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.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The 
information collected 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: 525 responses 
at 36 minutes (.6 hours) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 315 annual burden hours.
    If you need a copy of the information collection instrument, please 
visit: https://www.regulations.gov.
    We may also be contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, 
Office of the Executive Secretariat, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20529-2020, Telephone number 202-272-8377.

    Dated: October 6, 2011.
Sunday A. Aigbe,
Chief, Regulatory Products Division, Office of the Executive 
Secretariat, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of 
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2011-26362 Filed 10-11-11; 8:45 am]
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