[Federal Register: June 4, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 107)]
[Notices]
[Page 33513-33514]
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: Request OMB emergency approval; interagency record of
individual requesting change/adjustment to or from A or G status; or
requesting A, G or NATO dependent employment authorization; form I-566.
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The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration Services (BCIS) has submitted the following information
collection request utilizing emergency review procedures to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance
with section 1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (l)(2)(iii) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. The BCIS has determined that it cannot
reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under this part
because normal clearance procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or
disrupt the collection of information. Emergency review and approval of
this information collection will ensure that the collection may
continue to be utilized after its expiration of June 30, 2003.
Therefore, OMB approval has been requested by June 20, 2003.
If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. All
comments and/or questions pertaining to this pending request for
emergency approval must be directed to OMB, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, 725--17th Street, NW., Suite 10235, Washington, DC
20503; Attention: Department of Homeland Security Desk Officer, 202-
395-5887. Comments regarding the emergency submission of this
information collection may also be submitted via facsimile to 202-395-
6974.
During the first 60 days of this same period, a regular review of
this information collection is also being undertaken. During the
regular review period, the BCIS requests written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning this
information collection. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted
for 60 days until August 4, 2003. During the 60-day regular review, all
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional
information, to include obtaining a copy of the information instrument
with instructions, should be directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan, 202-514-
3291, Director, Regulations and Forms Services Division, Bureau of
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, Room 4034, 425 I Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536. 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 information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Interagency Record of Individual
Requesting Change/Adjustment to or From A or G Status; or Requesting A,
G or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-566.
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The form
facilitates processing of applications for benefits filed by dependents
of diplomats, international organizations, and NATO personnel by the
DHS and the Department of State.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 4,400 responses
at 15 minutes (.250) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 1,100 annual burden hours.
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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 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,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Homeland
Security, 1800 G Street, NW., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: May 29, 2003.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, Bureau of Immigration and Customs
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
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