Agency Information Collection Activities: Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Request for Case Assistance Form (DHS Form 7001), 71517-71518 [2021-27250]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 239 / Thursday, December 16, 2021 / Notices ACTION: Notice. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA–4586–DR), dated February 19, 2021, and related determinations. SUMMARY: Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee; Correction Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Committee management; notice of Federal Advisory Committee charter re-establishment; correction. AGENCY: This amendment was issued November 12, 2021. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas 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 February 19, 2021. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES [Docket No. DHS–2021–0043] Archer, Coleman, and Fayette Counties for debris removal [Category A] and permanent work [Categories C–G] under the Public Assistance program (already designated for emergency protective measures [Category B], including direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program). Bexar, Brazos, Caldwell, Comal, Galveston, Jones, and Kendall Counties for debris removal [Category A] and permanent work [Categories C–G] under the Public Assistance program (already designated for Individual Assistance and emergency protective measures [Category B], including direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program). Brazos and Jones Counties for snow assistance under the Public Assistance program. 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. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is correcting a notice published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2021 regarding then reestablishment of the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC). The notice listed incorrect effective and expiration dates for the HSSTAC charter. The correct effective date for the charter should be November 23, 2021 and the correct expiration date should be November 23, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Cox, HSSTAC Executive Director, and Stanley Cunningham, HSSTAC Designated Federal Official, S&T Department of Homeland Security, hsstac@hq.dhs.gov, 202–878–1455. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Correction In the Federal Register of November 1, 2021, at FR Doc 2021–23651, on page 60268, in the third column, replace the date ‘‘November 15, 2021’’ with the date ‘‘November 23, 2021’’ and replace the date ‘‘November 15, 2023’’ with the date ‘‘November 23, 2023.’’ Dated: December 13, 2021. Stanley Cunningham, Designated Federal Official for the HSSTAC. [FR Doc. 2021–27275 Filed 12–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket Number– DHS–2021–0052] Agency Information Collection Activities: Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Request for Case Assistance Form (DHS Form 7001) Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; extension of a currently approved collection, 1601–0004. [FR Doc. 2021–27200 Filed 12–15–21; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 9111–23–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Dec 15, 2021 Jkt 256001 AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security will submit the following PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71517 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. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until February 14, 2022. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number Docket # DHS–2021–0052, at: Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Please follow the instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number Docket # DHS–2021– 0052. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) was created under section 452 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–296) to: (1) Assist individuals and employers in resolving problems with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); (2) to identify areas in which individuals and employers have problems in dealing with USCIS; and (3) to the extent possible, propose changes in the administrative practices of USCIS to mitigate problems. This form is used by an individuals and employers who are experiencing problems with USCIS during the processing of an immigration benefits. The CIS Ombudsman collects and processes requests for case assistance electronically on the DHS Form 7001 through the Case Assistance Analytics and Data Integration (CAADI) system. Per Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requirements, a fillable PDF version of the form is also provided on the CIS Ombudsman’s website. The PDF form may be completed online, printed and emailed or mailed to the CIS Ombudsman’s office as indicated on the form. It is noted on the form that using the paper method may delay the processing time. After approval of the changes to the form as detailed below, the online form will be updated and posted on the CIS Ombudsman’s website at https://www.dhs.gov/caseassistance for electronic submission of the form. Summary of proposed form changes: a. To save time for the customer: E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM 16DEN1 71518 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 239 / Thursday, December 16, 2021 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES a. New and improved instructions make it clear when it is appropriate to submit a request for case assistance and who can submit a request. b. New instructions were added to the beginning of each section of the form; previously they were listed on a separate form. b. To reduce processing time: a. Form sections were re-ordered (see below) and expanded to obtain more information up front and in a logical order. b. Enhanced instructions clarify the supporting documentation needed to submit along with the form to reduce the number of times customers are asked to provide additional documentation. The revised DHS Form 7001 includes these re-ordered and named sections; 3 new sections are indicated in bold: 1. Actions Taken with USCIS for Resolution a. Other Actions Taken 2. Reasons for Requesting Case Assistance 3. Applications/Petitions Filed 4. Type of Benefit Sought 5. Name of Applicant or Petitioner 6. Contact Information 7. Identification 8. Supporting Documentation 9. Consent for Applicant/Petitioner 10. Consent for Attorney/Accredited Representative 11. Consent for Family Member Applicants 12. Beneficiary Information for Employment-Based Petitions 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 the electronic submission of responses. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Title: Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Request for Case Assistance (DHS Form 7001). OMB Number: 1601–0004. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Members of the Public. Number of Respondents: 18,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 Hour. Total Annual Reporting Burden Hours: 18,000. Robert Dorr, Executive Director, Business Management Directorate. [FR Doc. 2021–27250 Filed 12–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9112–FL–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–7034–N–71; OMB Control No: 2528–New] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Older Adult Home Modification Evaluation Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment. SUMMARY: DATES: Comments Due Date: January 18, 2022. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Written comments and ADDRESSES: recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA_submission@ omb.eop.gov or www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna P. Guido, Reports Management Officer, QMAC, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410; email her at Anna.P.Guido@hud.gov or telephone 202–402–5535. This is not a toll-free number. Person with hearing or speech impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Guido. This notice informs the public that HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. The Federal Register notice that solicited public comment on the information collection for a period of 60 days was published on September 14, 2021 at 86 FR 51178. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Overview of Information Collection Title of Information Collection: Older Adult Home Modification Evaluation. OMB Approval Number: 2528–New. Type of Request: New collection. Form Number: N/A. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: Congress authorized HUD to make grants to experienced non-profit organizations, States, local governments, or public housing agencies for safety and functional home modification repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners to enable them to remain in their primary residence. This information collection supports HUD’s evaluation on the effectiveness of the grants. HUD will both evaluate grantee implementation and the impact of the modification on the client recipients whose homes are modified. TABLE 6—ESTIMATED TIME AND COSTS TO GRANTEE RESPONDENTS f Information collected Number of respondents Frequency of response 4,478 2,790 1 1 4,478 2,790 0.08 0.08 358 223 $33.46 33.46 $11,987 7,468 2,250 32 1 1 2,250 32 0.50 4.00 1,125 128 33.46 33.46 37,643 4,283 Client Eligibility Documentation Form a ......................... Lost-to-Project Form b ................................................... OAHM Program Documentation of Work Completed Form c ........................................................................ Grantee Process Evaluation Online Survey Year 1 d ... VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Dec 15, 2021 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Responses per annum Sfmt 4703 Burden hour per response E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM Burden hours per annum 16DEN1 Hourly cost per response Annual cost

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 239 (Thursday, December 16, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71517-71518]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27250]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket Number- DHS-2021-0052]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Office of the 
Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Request for Case 
Assistance Form (DHS Form 7001)

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; extension of a 
currently approved collection, 1601-0004.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until February 14, 
2022. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number Docket 
# DHS-2021-0052, at:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Please follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number Docket # DHS-2021-0052. All comments received will be 
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the Citizenship and 
Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) was created under 
section 452 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-296) to: 
(1) Assist individuals and employers in resolving problems with U.S. 
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); (2) to identify areas in 
which individuals and employers have problems in dealing with USCIS; 
and (3) to the extent possible, propose changes in the administrative 
practices of USCIS to mitigate problems. This form is used by an 
individuals and employers who are experiencing problems with USCIS 
during the processing of an immigration benefits.
    The CIS Ombudsman collects and processes requests for case 
assistance electronically on the DHS Form 7001 through the Case 
Assistance Analytics and Data Integration (CAADI) system. Per Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) requirements, a fillable PDF version of the form is 
also provided on the CIS Ombudsman's website. The PDF form may be 
completed online, printed and emailed or mailed to the CIS Ombudsman's 
office as indicated on the form. It is noted on the form that using the 
paper method may delay the processing time. After approval of the 
changes to the form as detailed below, the online form will be updated 
and posted on the CIS Ombudsman's website at https://www.dhs.gov/case-assistance for electronic submission of the form.
    Summary of proposed form changes:
    a. To save time for the customer:

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    a. New and improved instructions make it clear when it is 
appropriate to submit a request for case assistance and who can submit 
a request.
    b. New instructions were added to the beginning of each section of 
the form; previously they were listed on a separate form.
    b. To reduce processing time:
    a. Form sections were re-ordered (see below) and expanded to obtain 
more information up front and in a logical order.
    b. Enhanced instructions clarify the supporting documentation 
needed to submit along with the form to reduce the number of times 
customers are asked to provide additional documentation.
    The revised DHS Form 7001 includes these re-ordered and named 
sections; 3 new sections are indicated in bold:

1. Actions Taken with USCIS for Resolution
    a. Other Actions Taken
2. Reasons for Requesting Case Assistance
3. Applications/Petitions Filed
4. Type of Benefit Sought
5. Name of Applicant or Petitioner
6. Contact Information
7. Identification
8. Supporting Documentation
9. Consent for Applicant/Petitioner
10. Consent for Attorney/Accredited Representative
11. Consent for Family Member Applicants
12. Beneficiary Information for Employment-Based Petitions

    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 the electronic 
submission of responses.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
    Title: Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman 
Request for Case Assistance (DHS Form 7001).
    OMB Number: 1601-0004.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Members of the Public.
    Number of Respondents: 18,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 Hour.
    Total Annual Reporting Burden Hours: 18,000.

Robert Dorr,
Executive Director, Business Management Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2021-27250 Filed 12-15-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9112-FL-P
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