Agency Information Collection Activities: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery, 38927-38928 [2017-17267]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 16, 2017 / Notices travel documents to enable the applicant to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry and request parole from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to join his or her family member. The ultimate determination whether to parole an individual into the United States is made by CBP officers upon the individual’s arrival at a U.S. port of entry. Unlike refugee status, parole does not lead to any immigration status. Parole also does not constitute an admission to the United States. INA secs. 101(a)(13)(B), 212(d)(5)(A); 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(13)(B), 1182(d)(5)(A). Once an individual is paroled into the United States, the parole allows the individual to stay temporarily in the United States and to apply for employment authorization. See 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(11). The alien may stay in the United States unless and until the parole is terminated. See 8 CFR 212.5(e). The CAM Parole Program was established based on the Secretary’s discretionary parole authority and the broad authority to administer the immigration laws. See INA secs. 103(a), 212(d)(5); 8 U.S.C. 1103(a), 1182(d)(5). DHS is rescinding the discretionary CAM parole policy, which was instituted for ‘‘significant public benefit’’ reasons, of automatically considering parole for all individuals found ineligible for refugee status under the in-country refugee program in Guatemala, Honduras, or El Salvador. This discretionary change in policy does not preclude such individuals from applying for parole consideration independent of the CAM program by filing USCIS Form I–131, Application for Travel Document, consistent with the instructions for that form. Parole will only be issued on a case-by-case basis and only where the applicant demonstrates an urgent humanitarian or a significant public benefit reason for parole and that applicant merits a favorable exercise of discretion. Any alien may request parole to travel to the United States, but an alien does not have a right to parole. As of August 16, 2017, USCIS will no longer consider or authorize parole under the CAM Parole Program. In addition, USCIS will notify individuals who have been conditionally approved for parole under this program and who have not yet traveled that the program has been terminated and their conditional approval for parole has been rescinded. As noted above, such individuals may apply for parole consideration independent of the CAM program by filing USCIS Form I–131, Application for Travel Document, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Aug 15, 2017 Jkt 241001 consistent with the instructions for that form. Although DHS is terminating the CAM Parole Program, individuals who have been paroled into the United States under the CAM Parole program will maintain parole until the expiration of that period of parole unless there are other grounds for termination of parole under DHS regulations at 8 CFR 212.5(e). CAM parolees already in the United States also may apply for reparole on Form I–131 before their current parole period expires or apply for any immigration status for which they may be otherwise eligible. They are encouraged to submit any requests for re-parole at least 90 days before expiration of their period for parole. USCIS will consider each request for reparole based on the merits of each application and may re-parole individuals who demonstrate urgent humanitarian reasons or a significant public benefit. The termination of the CAM Parole Program does not affect the CAM Refugee Program and its operation. General information about applying for parole by filing a Form I–131 may be found at https://www.uscis.gov/ humanitarianparole. Elaine C. Duke, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2017–16828 Filed 8–15–17; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension, 1670–0027. AGENCY: As part of a Federal Government-wide effort to streamline the process to seek feedback from the public on service delivery, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of the Chief Information Office (OCIO) has submitted a Generic Information Collection Request (ICR): ‘‘Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 38927 the Federal Register on Friday, May 5, 2017, for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 15, 2017. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1 ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent via electronic mail to dhsdeskofficer@ omb.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collection activity provides a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving service delivery. NPPD is planning to submit this collection to OMB for approval. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between NPPD and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: timeliness, appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and stakeholders on the Directorate’s services will be unavailable. NPPD will only submit a collection for approval under this generic clearance if it meets the following conditions: (1) The collections are voluntary; (2) The collections are low- E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES 38928 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 16, 2017 / Notices burden for respondents (based on considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or burdenhours per respondent) and are low-cost for both the respondents and the Federal Government; (3) The collections are noncontroversial and do not raise issues of concern to other Federal agencies; (4) Any collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the program or may have experience with the program in the near future; (5) Personally identifiable information is collected only to the extent necessary and is not retained; (6) Information gathered is intended to be used only internally for general service improvement and program management purposes and is not intended for release outside of the NPPD (if released, NPPD must indicate the qualitative nature of the information); (7) Information gathered will not be used for the purpose of substantially informing influential policy decisions; and (8) Information gathered will yield qualitative information; the collections will not be designed or expected to yield statistically reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the population of study. Feedback collected under this generic clearance will provide useful information, but it will not yield data that can be generalized to the overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative information will not be used for quantitative information collections that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such data uses require more rigorous designs that address: the target population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data collection, and any testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior fielding the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative results. As a general matter, information collections will not result in any new system of records containing personal information and will not ask questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Aug 15, 2017 Jkt 241001 and other matters that are commonly considered private. This is an extension of an existing information collection. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 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. Analysis Agency: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. OMB Number: 1670–0027. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and Organizations, State, local or tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 49,080. Estimated Time per Respondent: 14 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 11,130 hours. Dated: August 9, 2017. David Epperson, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–17267 Filed 8–15–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLORN01000.L63100000.HD0000. 17XL111AF.HAG 17–0096] Closure on Public Lands of Yellowstone Bridge in Linn County, OR Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of closure. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that a closure of the Yellowstone Bridge to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 motorized vehicles is in effect on public lands administered by the Cascades Field Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). DATES: This closure will be in effect up to 2 years beginning August 16, 2017. ADDRESSES: The closure notice and map of the affected area will be posted at the BLM Northwest Oregon District Office, 1717 Fabry Road, Salem, Oregon, 97306, and the project ePlanning Web site: https://eplanning.blm.gov/epl-frontoffice/eplanning/nepa/nepa_register.do. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Field Manager, John Huston, Cascades Field Office, BLM Northwest Oregon District Office, 1717 Fabry Road, Salem, OR 97306, telephone (503) 315–5969 or jhuston@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question for the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This closure affects public lands at Yellowstone Creek, Linn County, Oregon. The public lands affected by this closure are described as follows: BLM road 11–3–27.1, Willamette Meridian, Oregon, T. 11S., R. 3E., Sec. 27 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4. The temporary closure is necessary to ensure public safety due to findings of bridge instability. The closure is necessary for up to 2 years to develop an engineering remediation plan, and secure funding. Closing of the bridge will not restrict access to public lands as alternate routes are available. The BLM will position vehicle barriers on each side of the bridge and post closure signs. The closure order is issued under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1, which allows the BLM to establish closures for the protection of persons, property, and public lands and resources. Violation of any of the terms, conditions, or restrictions contained within this closure order may subject the violator to citation or arrest with a penalty or fine or imprisonment or both as specified by law. The temporary closure is in conformance with the 2016 Northwestern and Coastal Oregon Record of Decision and Resource Management Plan. The temporary closure has been reviewed under Categorical Exclusion DOI–BLM– ORWA–N010–2017–0012, which can be viewed at the project ePlanning page E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 16, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17267]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Agency Information Collection Activities: Generic Clearance for 
the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension, 1670-0027.

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SUMMARY: As part of a Federal Government-wide effort to streamline the 
process to seek feedback from the public on service delivery, the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection and Programs 
Directorate (NPPD), Office of the Chief Information Office (OCIO) has 
submitted a Generic Information Collection Request (ICR): ``Generic 
Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service 
Delivery'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. 
DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in 
the Federal Register on Friday, May 5, 2017, for a 60-day public 
comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this 
notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 15, 
2017. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be 
addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent 
via electronic mail to dhsdeskofficer@omb.eop.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collection activity provides 
a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an 
efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration's 
commitment to improving service delivery. NPPD is planning to submit 
this collection to OMB for approval. By qualitative feedback we mean 
information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, 
but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that 
can be generalized to the population of study.
    This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder 
perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of 
issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, 
training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or 
services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and 
actionable communications between NPPD and its customers and 
stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the 
improvement of program management.
    The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: timeliness, 
appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of 
service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. 
Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or 
maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this 
information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and 
stakeholders on the Directorate's services will be unavailable.
    NPPD will only submit a collection for approval under this generic 
clearance if it meets the following conditions: (1) The collections are 
voluntary; (2) The collections are low-

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burden for respondents (based on considerations of total burden hours, 
total number of respondents, or burden-hours per respondent) and are 
low-cost for both the respondents and the Federal Government; (3) The 
collections are noncontroversial and do not raise issues of concern to 
other Federal agencies; (4) Any collection is targeted to the 
solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the 
program or may have experience with the program in the near future; (5) 
Personally identifiable information is collected only to the extent 
necessary and is not retained; (6) Information gathered is intended to 
be used only internally for general service improvement and program 
management purposes and is not intended for release outside of the NPPD 
(if released, NPPD must indicate the qualitative nature of the 
information); (7) Information gathered will not be used for the purpose 
of substantially informing influential policy decisions; and (8) 
Information gathered will yield qualitative information; the 
collections will not be designed or expected to yield statistically 
reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the 
population of study.
    Feedback collected under this generic clearance will provide useful 
information, but it will not yield data that can be generalized to the 
overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative 
information will not be used for quantitative information collections 
that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as 
monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such 
data uses require more rigorous designs that address: the target 
population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, 
the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the 
precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed 
sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing 
potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data collection, and any 
testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior fielding the 
study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely to 
have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for other 
generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative results.
    As a general matter, information collections will not result in any 
new system of records containing personal information and will not ask 
questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, 
religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered 
private.
    This is an extension of an existing information collection. The 
Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments 
which:
    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.

Analysis

    Agency: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS.
    Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Generic Clearance 
for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery.
    OMB Number: 1670-0027.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and 
Organizations, State, local or tribal governments.
    Number of Respondents: 49,080.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 14 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 11,130 hours.

    Dated: August 9, 2017.
David Epperson,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-17267 Filed 8-15-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-9P-P
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