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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
[OMB Control Number 1615–0064]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: OMB–25, Special Immigrant
Visas for Fourth Preference
Employment-Based Broadcasters;
Extension, Without Change, of a
Currently Approved Collection
ACTION:
60-Day Notice.
The Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) invites
the general public and other Federal
agencies to comment upon this
proposed extension of a currently
approved collection of information. In
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the
information collection notice is
published in the Federal Register to
obtain comments regarding the nature of
the information collection, the
categories of respondents, the estimated
burden (i.e. the time, effort, and
resources used by the respondents to
respond), the estimated cost to the
respondent, and the actual information
collection instruments.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for 60 days until
October 20, 2014.
ADDRESSES: All submissions received
must include the OMB Control Number
1615–0064 in the subject box, the
agency name and Docket ID USCIS–
2006–0012. To avoid duplicate
submissions, please use only one of the
following methods to submit comments:
(1) Online. Submit comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal Web site at
www.regulations.gov under e-Docket ID
number USCIS–2006–0012;
(2) Email. Submit comments to
USCISFRComment@uscis.dhs.gov;
(3) Mail. Submit written comments to
DHS, USCIS, Office of Policy and
Strategy, Chief, Regulatory Coordination
Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20529–2140.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Regardless of the method used for
submitting comments or material, all
submissions will be posted, without
change, to the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov,
and will include any personal
information you provide. Therefore,
submitting this information makes it
public. You may wish to consider
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limiting the amount of personal
information that you provide in any
voluntary submission you make to DHS.
DHS may withhold information
provided in comments from public
viewing that it determines may impact
the privacy of an individual or is
offensive. For additional information,
please read the Privacy Act notice that
is available via the link in the footer of
https://www.regulations.gov.
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
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
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 submission of
responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension, Without Change, of a
Currently Approved Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth
Preference Employment-Based
Broadcasters.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the DHS
sponsoring the collection: No Agency
Form Number; File No. OMB–25;
USCIS.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals or
households. The information collected
via the submitted supplemental
documentation (as contained in 8 CFR
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204.13(d)) will be used by the USCIS to
determine eligibility for the requested
classification as fourth preference
Employment-based immigrant
broadcasters.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: The estimated total number of
respondents for the information
collection OMB–25 is 100 and the
estimated hour burden per response is
2 hours.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: The total estimated annual
hour burden associated with this
collection is 200 hours.
If you need a copy of the information
collection instrument with instructions,
or additional information, please visit
the Federal eRulemaking Portal site at:
https://www.regulations.gov. We may
also be contacted at: USCIS, Office of
Policy and Strategy, Regulatory
Coordination Division, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20529–2140,
Telephone number 202–272–8377.
Dated: August 15, 2014.
Laura Dawkins,
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division,
Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[1651–0121]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Trusted Traveler Programs
and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security
ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for
comments; extension of an existing
collection of information.
AGENCY:
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) of the Department of
Homeland Security will be submitting
the following information collection
request to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval
in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act: Trusted Traveler
Programs and U.S. APEC Business
Travel Card. CBP is proposing that this
information collection be extended with
no change to the burden hours. This
document is published to obtain
SUMMARY:
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comments from the public and affected
agencies.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before October 20, 2014
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and
Rulings, Office of International Trade,
90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington,
DC 20229–1177.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information
should be directed to Tracey Denning,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
Regulations and Rulings, Office of
International Trade, 90 K Street NE.,
10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–
1177, at 202–325–0265.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP
invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13;
44 U.S.C. 3507). The comments should
address: (a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s
estimates of the burden of the collection
of information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; (d) ways to
minimize the burden including the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology; and (e) the annual cost
burden to respondents or record keepers
from the collection of information (total
capital/startup costs and operations and
maintenance costs). The comments that
are submitted will be summarized and
included in the CBP request for OMB
approval. All comments will become a
matter of public record. In this
document, CBP is soliciting comments
concerning the following information
collection:
Title: Trusted Traveler Programs and
U.S. APEC Business Travel Card.
OMB Number: 1651–0121.
Form Numbers: 823S (SENTRI) and
823F (FAST).
Abstract: This collection of
information is for CBP’s Trusted
Traveler Programs, including the Secure
Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid
Inspection (SENTRI), which allows
expedited entry at specified land border
ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico
border; the Free and Secure Trade
(FAST) Program, which provides
expedited border processing for known,
low-risk commercial drivers; and Global
Entry, which allows pre-approved, low-
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risk air travelers expedited clearance
upon arrival into the United States.
The purpose of all of these programs
is to provide prescreened travelers
expedited entry into the United States.
The benefit to the traveler is less time
spent in line waiting to be processed.
These Trusted Traveler Programs are
provided for in 8 CFR 235.7 and 235.12.
This information collection also
includes the U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel
Card (ABTC) Program, which is a
voluntary program that allows U.S.
citizens to use fast-track immigration
lanes at airports in the 20 other APEC
member countries. This program is
mandated by the Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act
of 2011, Public Law 112–54, and
provided for by 8 CFR 235.13 and 8 CFR
103.7(b)(1)(ii)(N).
The data is collected on the
applications and kiosks for the Trusted
Traveler Programs. Applicants may
apply to participate in these programs
by using the Global On-line Enrollment
System (GOES) at https://goesapp.cbp.dhs.gov. Applicants may also
apply for SENTRI and FAST using
paper forms (CBP Form 823S for
SENTRI and CBP Form 823F for FAST)
available at https://www.cbp.gov or at
Trusted Traveler Enrollment Centers.
After arriving at the Federal
Inspection Services area of the airport,
participants in Global Entry can
undergo a self-service inspection
process using a Global Entry kiosk.
During the self-service inspection,
participants have their photograph and
fingerprints taken, submit identifying
information, and answer several
questions about items they are bringing
into the United States. When using the
Global Entry kiosks, participants are
required to declare all articles being
brought into the United States pursuant
to 19 CFR 148.11.
Current Actions: This submission is
being made to extend the expiration
date with no change to the burden
hours. There are no changes to the
information collected.
Type of Review: Extension (without
change).
Affected Public: Individuals and
Businesses.
SENTRI (Form 823S)
Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: 46,000.
Estimated Number of Total Annual
Responses: 46,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 40
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 30,820.
Estimated Annual Costs: $5,623,500.
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FAST (Form 823F)
Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: 28,910.
Estimated Number of Total Annual
Responses: 28,910.
Estimated Time per Response: 40
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 19,370.
Estimated Annual Costs: $1,445,500.
Global Entry
Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: 630,125.
Estimated Number of Total Annual
Responses: 630,125.
Estimated Time per Response: 40
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 422,184.
Estimated Annual Costs: $63,012,500.
ABTC
Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: 4,250.
Estimated Number of Total Annual
Responses: 4,250.
Estimated Time per Response: 10
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 723.
Estimated Annual Costs: $297,500.
Global Entry Kiosks
Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: 2,200,000.
Estimated Number of Total Annual
Responses: 2,200,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 1
minute.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 35,200.
Dated: August 18, 2014.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR–5756–N–32]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Certificate of Housing
Counseling: Homeownership and
Certificate of Housing Counseling:
Home Retention
AGENCY:
Office of Housing Counseling,
HUD.
ACTION:
Notice.
HUD is seeking approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for the information collection
described below. In accordance with the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[1651-0121]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Trusted Traveler
Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security
ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; extension of an
existing collection of information.
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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of
Homeland Security will be submitting the following information
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act:
Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card. CBP is
proposing that this information collection be extended with no change
to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain
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comments from the public and affected agencies.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 20,
2014 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and Rulings, Office of
International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-
1177.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information
should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90
K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, at 202-325-0265.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information
collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). The comments should address: (a) Whether the
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d)
ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection
techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e)
the annual cost burden to respondents or record keepers from the
collection of information (total capital/startup costs and operations
and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be
summarized and included in the CBP request for OMB approval. All
comments will become a matter of public record. In this document, CBP
is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection:
Title: Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel
Card.
OMB Number: 1651-0121.
Form Numbers: 823S (SENTRI) and 823F (FAST).
Abstract: This collection of information is for CBP's Trusted
Traveler Programs, including the Secure Electronic Network for
Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), which allows expedited entry at
specified land border ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border; the
Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Program, which provides expedited border
processing for known, low-risk commercial drivers; and Global Entry,
which allows pre-approved, low-risk air travelers expedited clearance
upon arrival into the United States.
The purpose of all of these programs is to provide prescreened
travelers expedited entry into the United States. The benefit to the
traveler is less time spent in line waiting to be processed. These
Trusted Traveler Programs are provided for in 8 CFR 235.7 and 235.12.
This information collection also includes the U.S. Asia-Pacific
Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) Program, which
is a voluntary program that allows U.S. citizens to use fast-track
immigration lanes at airports in the 20 other APEC member countries.
This program is mandated by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Business Travel Cards Act of 2011, Public Law 112-54, and provided for
by 8 CFR 235.13 and 8 CFR 103.7(b)(1)(ii)(N).
The data is collected on the applications and kiosks for the
Trusted Traveler Programs. Applicants may apply to participate in these
programs by using the Global On-line Enrollment System (GOES) at
https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov. Applicants may also apply for SENTRI and
FAST using paper forms (CBP Form 823S for SENTRI and CBP Form 823F for
FAST) available at https://www.cbp.gov or at Trusted Traveler Enrollment
Centers.
After arriving at the Federal Inspection Services area of the
airport, participants in Global Entry can undergo a self-service
inspection process using a Global Entry kiosk. During the self-service
inspection, participants have their photograph and fingerprints taken,
submit identifying information, and answer several questions about
items they are bringing into the United States. When using the Global
Entry kiosks, participants are required to declare all articles being
brought into the United States pursuant to 19 CFR 148.11.
Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the
expiration date with no change to the burden hours. There are no
changes to the information collected.
Type of Review: Extension (without change).
Affected Public: Individuals and Businesses.
SENTRI (Form 823S)
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 46,000.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 46,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 40 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30,820.
Estimated Annual Costs: $5,623,500.
FAST (Form 823F)
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 28,910.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 28,910.
Estimated Time per Response: 40 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 19,370.
Estimated Annual Costs: $1,445,500.
Global Entry
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 630,125.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 630,125.
Estimated Time per Response: 40 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 422,184.
Estimated Annual Costs: $63,012,500.
ABTC
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 4,250.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 4,250.
Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 723.
Estimated Annual Costs: $297,500.
Global Entry Kiosks
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 2,200,000.
Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 2,200,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 minute.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 35,200.
Dated: August 18, 2014.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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