[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 4, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33519-33520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-14000]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
ACTION: 60-Day notice of information collection under review;
Application--Alternative Inspection Services; Form 1-823.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Bureau of Immigration
and Customs Enforcement, has submitted the following information
collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is
published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until
August 4, 2003.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed 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 a currently
approved collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application--Alternative
Inspection Services.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-823,
Inspections Division, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The
information collected on this form will be used by the DHS to determine
eligibility for automated inspections programs and to secure those data
elements necessary to confirm enrollment at the time of application for
admission to the United States.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 250,000
responses at 70 minutes (1.166 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 291,500 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please contact Richard A. Sloan, 202-514-3291,
Director, Regulations and Forms Services Division, Bureau of
Immigration and Customs Enforcements, U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, Room 4304, 425 I Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536.
Additionally, comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s)
contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public
burden and associated response time may also be directed to Mr. Richard
A. Sloan.
If additional information is required contact: Mr. Lewis Oleinick,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Homeland Security, 1800
G Street, NW., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: May 30, 2003.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, Bureau of Immigration and Customs
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 03-14000 Filed 6-3-03; 8:45 am]
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