[Federal Register: June 4, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 107)]
[Notices]
[Page 33510-33511]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review;
Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization; Form N-470.
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The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services 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 currently approved
collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application to Reserve Residence
for Naturalization.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form N-470. Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well
as brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The information
furnished on this form will be used to determine whether an alien who
intends to be absent from the United States for a period of one year or
more is eligible to preserve residence for naturalization purposes.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 375 responses
at 1 hour per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 375 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 Customs
and Immigration Enforcement, 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.
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Dated: May 30, 2003.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, Bureau of Customs and Immigration
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 03-14001 Filed 6-3-03; 8:45 am]
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