Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-612; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request, 17085-17086 [2012-6976]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 57 / Friday, March 23, 2012 / Notices 1061; jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2. Congress established NBSAC in the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (Pub. L. 92–75). NBSAC currently operates under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 13110, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard by delegation, to consult with NBSAC in prescribing regulations for recreational vessels and associated equipment, and on other major safety matters. See 46 U.S.C. 4302(c) and 13110(c). Meeting Agenda The agenda for NBSAC meeting is as follows: srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Friday, April 13, 2012 (1) Opening Remarks—Mr. James P. Muldoon, NBSAC Chairman and CAPT Paul Thomas, USCG Director of Prevention Policy (Acting); (2) Receipt and discussion of the following reports: (a) Chief, Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety Update on NBSAC Resolutions and Recreational Boating Safety Program report. (b) Assistant Designated Federal Officer’s report concerning Council administrative and logistical matters. (3) Presentation on Progress Made on Recommendation Regarding the Development of New Life Jacket Standards and Approval Processes for Life Jackets. (4) Presentation on the Uniform Certificate of Title Act for Vessels (model state legislation on vessel registration). (5) Presentation on the initial results of the National Recreational Boating Survey. (6) Public comment. Saturday, April 14, 2012 (1) Receipt and Discussion of the Strategic Planning, Boats & Associated Equipment, and Prevention Through People Subcommittee reports. (2) Public comment. A more detailed agenda can be found at: https://homeport.uscg.mil/NBSAC, no later than March 28, 2012. Dated: March 16, 2012. Paul F. Thomas, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director of Prevention Policy. [FR Doc. 2012–6983 Filed 3–22–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Mar 22, 2012 Jkt 226001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I–612; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form I–612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; OMB Control No. 1615– 0030. 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 May 22, 2012. During this 60-day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form I–612. Should USCIS decide to revise Form I–612 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 I–612. 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 Coordination Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529–2020. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–0997 or via email at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by email, please make sure to add OMB Control No. 1615–0030 in the subject box. Note: The address listed in this notice should only be used to submit comments concerning the extension of the Form I–612. 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 (TTY 1–800–767–1833). PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17085 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 an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–612; 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. This form will be used by USCIS to determine eligibility for a waiver. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,300 responses at 20 minutes (.333) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 433 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 Coordination Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529–2020, Telephone number 202–272–8377. E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1 17086 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 57 / Friday, March 23, 2012 / Notices Dated: March 19, 2012. Laura Dawkins, Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2012–6976 Filed 3–22–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Customs and Border Protection 2012 West Coast Trade Symposium: ‘‘Transforming Trade for a Stronger Economy’’ U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of trade symposium; correction. AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a document in the Federal Register on March 19, 2012, announcing that it will be holding two trade symposia this year. One trade symposium will be held on the West Coast on May 10, 2012, and the other will be on the East Coast later in the year. This document corrects that March 19 document to note that the theme of this year’s symposia has been changed to ‘‘Transforming Trade for a Stronger Economy’’; and to inform the public that the fees have changed for both attendance at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and for access to the live web-casting of the event; that the trade symposium will now be one hour longer, running from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.; and that registration will open to the public on or about March 20, 2012. DATES: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The CBP 2012 West Coast Trade Symposium will be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in the Grand Ballroom at 300 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Trade Relations at (202) 344– 1440, or at tradeevents@dhs.gov. To obtain the latest information on the Symposium and to register online, visit the CBP web site at https://www.cbp.gov. Requests for special needs should be sent to the Office of Trade Relations at tradeevents@dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP will be holding two trade symposia this year, one on the West Coast and one on the East Coast. This year’s theme for the srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Mar 22, 2012 Jkt 226001 Trade Symposium is ‘‘Transforming Trade for a Stronger Economy.’’ This document corrects a previous announcement published in the Federal Register (77 FR 16048) on March 19, 2012, about the West Coast trade symposium which will be held in Long Beach, California on May 10, 2012. The corrections involve: the theme of the symposia (now called ‘‘Transforming Trade for a Stronger Economy’’); the costs for both attending the West Coast symposium live and having live webcast access to the symposium; the hours of the symposium; and when registration opens to the public. The cost for attending the symposium has been changed to $160 and the cost for the webcast has been changed to $47. Also, the trade symposium is now scheduled to be one hour longer than was originally stated, running from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration will open to the public on or about March 20, 2012. All other information in the March 19, 2012 notice is unchanged. The format of this year’s West Coast symposium will be held in a general session; there will be no breakout sessions. Discussions will be held regarding CBP’s role in international trade initiatives and programs. The agenda for the 2012 West Coast Trade Symposium and the keynote speakers will be announced at a later date on the CBP Web site (https:// www.cbp.gov). The registration fee is $160.00 per person. Interested parties are requested to register early, as space is limited. Registration will open to the public on or about March 20, 2012. All registrations must be made on-line at the CBP web site (https://www.cbp.gov) and will be confirmed with payment by credit card only. Due to the overwhelming interest to attend past symposia, each company is requested to limit their company’s registrations to no more than three participants, in order to afford equal representation from all members of the international trade community. If a company exceeds the limitation, any additional names submitted for registration will automatically be placed on the waiting list. As an alternative to on-site attendance, access to live webcasting of the event will be available for a fee of $47.00. This includes the broadcast and historical access to recorded sessions for a period of time after the event. Registration for this is on-line as well. Please note that the 2012 East Coast Trade Symposium will be held later in the year. PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Hotel accommodations will be announced at a later date on the CBP Web site (https://www.cbp.gov). Dated: March 20, 2012. Mindy J. Wallace, Senior Management and Program Analyst, Office of Trade Relations. [FR Doc. 2012–7079 Filed 3–22–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5596–N–01] Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Revised Implementation of the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice establishes the policies and procedures for the administration of tenant-based Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance under the HUD–Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUDVASH) program administered by public housing agencies (PHAs) that partner with local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. This notice provides new and clarifying guidance regarding certain types of verification documentation, addition of family members after the veteran is a participant in the HCV program, termination of assistance, portability moves within the same catchment area where both PHAs have received HUDVASH vouchers, portability moves when case management is no longer required, reallocation of HUD-VASH vouchers, and Housing Quality Standards (HQS) initial inspections. DATES: Effective date: March 23, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael S. Dennis, Director, Office of Housing Voucher Programs, Office of Public Housing and Vouchers Programs, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 4216, Washington, DC 20410–8000, telephone number 202–708–0477 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background II. Special Rules for the HUD-VASH Voucher Program a. Family Eligibility and Selection E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 57 (Friday, March 23, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17085-17086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6976]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-612; Extension 
of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form I-
612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of 
Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; OMB Control No. 
1615-0030.

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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 May 
22, 2012.
    During this 60-day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to 
revise the Form I-612. Should USCIS decide to revise Form I-612 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 I-612.
    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 Coordination 
Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529-2020. 
Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-0997 or 
via email at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by email, 
please make sure to add OMB Control No. 1615-0030 in the subject box.
    Note: The address listed in this notice should only be used to 
submit comments concerning the extension of the Form I-612. 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 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).
    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 an existing 
information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Waiver of the 
Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-612; 
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. This form 
will be used by USCIS to determine eligibility for a waiver.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,300 responses 
at 20 minutes (.333) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 433 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 Coordination 
Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529-2020, 
Telephone number 202-272-8377.


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    Dated: March 19, 2012.
Laura Dawkins,
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland 
Security.
[FR Doc. 2012-6976 Filed 3-22-12; 8:45 am]
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