Agency Information Collection Activities: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) Biometric Data Collection at the Ports of Entry, 44136-44137 [2013-17579]

Download as PDF 44136 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Notices Dated: July 17, 2013. Sally Lee, Executive Officer, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health. [FR Doc. 2013–17645 Filed 7–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Submission for OMB review; 30-day Comment Request: National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Nanotechnology Platform Partnership Scientific Progress Reports Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 13, Vol. 78, p. 27974 and allowed 60-days for public comment. No public comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health, may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. SUMMARY: of an award. This submission represents a request for OMB to approve new program specific progress report guidelines for Cancer Nanotechnology Platform Partnerships (CNPP) awarded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The CNPPs are part of the Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer, a network of awards funded by NCI to promote the application of nanotechnology to cancer research and care. The proposed guidelines request information about award performance related to transAlliance collaboration, scientific milestones, progress towards clinical translation and technology commercialization, and education and outreach efforts. The report also gathers information on leveraged funding, patents and publications. The information is gathered every six months. This information is needed to monitor the performance of this special program within NCI, funded through Requests for Applications (RFA CA–09– 013, released May 29, 2009) using the cooperative agreement mechanism (U01). The information will be used to monitor individual award performance and the effectiveness of the program as a whole. The respondents are the Principal Investigators of the awards, along with their institutional business officials. The awards are administered by and the reports reviewed by the Office of Cancer Nanotechnology Research (OCNR), part of the Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives within NCI. OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The estimated annualized burden hours are 72. Direct Comments to OMB: 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: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov or by fax to 202–395–6974, Attention: NIH Desk Officer. Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30-days of the date of this publication. For Further Information: To obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments or request more information on the proposed project contact: Dorothy Farrell, Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives, Office of Cancer Nanotechnology Research, National Cancer Institute, 31 Center Drive, Bldg. 31 A, Rm. 10A52, Bethesda, MD 20892 or call non-toll-free number 301–496– 5652 or Email your request, including your address to: farrelld@mail.nih.gov. Formal requests for additional plans and instruments must be requested in writing. Proposed Collection: National Cancer Institute (NCI) Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer Platform Partnership Scientific Progress Reports, 0925–NEW, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Need and Use of Information Collection: National Institutes of Health grantees are required to submit interim and final progress reports and other post-award documents associated with the monitoring, oversight, and closeout ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE Type of respondent Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response (in hours) Total annual burden hour Principal Investigators ..................................... 12 ................................................................... 2 3 72 Dated: July 15, 2013. Vivian Horovitch-Kelley, NCI Project Clearance Liaison, National Institutes of Health. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2013–17644 Filed 7–22–13; 8:45 am] Agency Information Collection Activities: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) Biometric Data Collection at the Ports of Entry ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4140–01–P [Docket No. DHS–2013–0016] National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:40 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), formerly the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US–VISIT) Program, will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). NPPD is soliciting comments SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Notices concerning this biometric data collection at the ports of entry. DHS previously published this ICR in the Federal Register on April 15, 2013, for a 60-day public comment period. DHS received three comments in response to that notice. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 22, 2013. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Comments must be identified by DHS– 2010–0016 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. • Email: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 395–5806 Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. OMB is particularly interested in comments that: 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, 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 submissions of responses. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven P. Yonkers, DHS/NPPD/OBIM, Steve.Yonkers@dhs.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:40 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 DHS established OBIM, formerly the US– VISIT Program, to meet specific legislative mandates intended to strengthen border security, address critical needs in terms of providing decision-makers with critical information, and demonstrate progress toward performance goals for national security, expediting of trade and travel, and supporting immigration system improvements. DHS collects and disseminates biometric information (digital fingerprint images and facial photos) from individuals during their entry into the United States. This information is disseminated to specific DHS Components; other Federal agencies; Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; and the Intelligence Community to assist in the decisions they make related to, and in support of, the homeland security mission. Beginning on December 10, 2007, US–VISIT expanded the collection of fingerprints from two prints to ten. The new collection time of 35 seconds, an increase from the previous 15 seconds, is a result of this change, and includes officer instructions. Additionally, DHS published a final rule, entitled ‘‘United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US– VISIT); Enrollment of Additional Aliens in US–VISIT; Authority To Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers and Expansion to the 50 Most Highly Trafficked Land Border Ports of Entry,’’ which became effective on January 18, 2009, and expanded the population of aliens subject to the requirement of having to provide biometrics in connection with their admission to the United States. See 73 FR 77473 (Dec. 19, 2008). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Biometric Identity Management. Title: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) Biometric Data Collection at the Ports of Entry. OMB Number: 1600–0006. Frequency: One-time collection. Affected Public: Foreign visitors and immigrants into the United States. Number of Respondents: 156,732,422. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 35 seconds. Total Burden Hours: 1,520,304 annual burden hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Recordkeeping Burden: $63,853,000. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44137 Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $63,853,000. Dated: June 17, 2013. Scott Libby, Deputy Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2013–17579 Filed 7–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2010–0455] Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Construction of a Highway Bridge Across the Manatee River at Parrish, Manatee County, FL; Correction Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of availability and request for comments; notice of public meeting; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: The comment period end date listed for the Manatee River Draft Environmental Impact Statement published in the Federal Register on July 5, 2013, was incorrect. This notice inserts the correct ending date for the comment period. DATES: Comments and related material must either be submitted to our online docket via https://www.regulations.gov on or before August 19, 2013, or reach the Docket Management Facility by that date. A public meeting will be held on August 7, 2013, from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. If you wish to request an oral or sign language interpreter, we must receive your request for one by July 28, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2010–0455 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov (2) Fax: 202–493–2251. (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 23, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44136-44137]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17579]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2013-0016]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Office of Biometric 
Identity Management (OBIM) Biometric Data Collection at the Ports of 
Entry

AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension, without 
change, of a currently approved collection.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection 
and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of Biometric Identity 
Management (OBIM), formerly the United States Visitor and Immigrant 
Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) Program, will submit the 
following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35). NPPD is soliciting comments

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concerning this biometric data collection at the ports of entry. DHS 
previously published this ICR in the Federal Register on April 15, 
2013, for a 60-day public comment period. DHS received three comments 
in response to that notice. The purpose of this notice is to allow an 
additional 30 days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 22, 
2013. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, OMB. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk 
Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Civil Rights and 
Civil Liberties. Comments must be identified by DHS-2010-0016 and may 
be submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
     Email: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Include the docket 
number in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 395-5806
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this 
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    OMB is particularly interested in comments that:
    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, 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 
submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven P. Yonkers, DHS/NPPD/OBIM, 
Steve.Yonkers@dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DHS established OBIM, formerly the US-VISIT 
Program, to meet specific legislative mandates intended to strengthen 
border security, address critical needs in terms of providing decision-
makers with critical information, and demonstrate progress toward 
performance goals for national security, expediting of trade and 
travel, and supporting immigration system improvements. DHS collects 
and disseminates biometric information (digital fingerprint images and 
facial photos) from individuals during their entry into the United 
States. This information is disseminated to specific DHS Components; 
other Federal agencies; Federal, state, and local law enforcement 
agencies; and the Intelligence Community to assist in the decisions 
they make related to, and in support of, the homeland security mission. 
Beginning on December 10, 2007, US-VISIT expanded the collection of 
fingerprints from two prints to ten. The new collection time of 35 
seconds, an increase from the previous 15 seconds, is a result of this 
change, and includes officer instructions. Additionally, DHS published 
a final rule, entitled ``United States Visitor and Immigrant Status 
Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT); Enrollment of Additional 
Aliens in US-VISIT; Authority To Collect Biometric Data From Additional 
Travelers and Expansion to the 50 Most Highly Trafficked Land Border 
Ports of Entry,'' which became effective on January 18, 2009, and 
expanded the population of aliens subject to the requirement of having 
to provide biometrics in connection with their admission to the United 
States. See 73 FR 77473 (Dec. 19, 2008).

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and 
Programs Directorate, Office of Biometric Identity Management.
    Title: Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) Biometric 
Data Collection at the Ports of Entry.
    OMB Number: 1600-0006.
    Frequency: One-time collection.
    Affected Public: Foreign visitors and immigrants into the United 
States.
    Number of Respondents: 156,732,422.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 35 seconds.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,520,304 annual burden hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Recordkeeping Burden: $63,853,000.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $63,853,000.

    Dated: June 17, 2013.
Scott Libby,
Deputy Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2013-17579 Filed 7-22-13; 8:45 am]
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