[Federal Register: August 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 167)]
[Notices]               
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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: Revision of Existing 
Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB Emergency Approval: Immigrant Petition for Alien 
Workers, 1615-0015.

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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Bureau of 
Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has submitted an emergency 
information collection request (ICR) 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 (a)(2)(iii) 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The DHS 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. Therefore, immediate 
OMB approval has been requested. 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, Attention: Desk Officer, 
Department of

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Homeland Security, 725--17th Street, NW., Suite 10235, Washington, DC 
20503; (202) 395-5806.
    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 DHS requests written comments and 
suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning this the 
information collection. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted 
until [Insert the date of the 60th day from the date that this notice 
is published in the Federal Register]. During 60-day regular review, 
ALL comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the information collection 
instrument with instructions, should be directed to Mr. Richard A. 
Sloan, (202) 616-7600. Director, Regulations and Forms Services 
Division, 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 clarify 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: Revision of currently approved 
collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Immigrant Petition for Alien 
Workers.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-140, 
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS).
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. This form 
is used to classify a person under section 203(b)(1), 203(b)(2), or 
203(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The data collected on 
this form will be used by the CIS to determine eligibility for the 
requested immigration benefit.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 96,000 
responses at 60 minutes (1 hour) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 96,000 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) 616-7600, 
Director, Regulations and Forms Services Division, Bureau of 
Citizenship and Immigration Services, 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.

    Dated: August 24, 2004.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Homeland Security Bureau of 
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 04-19750 Filed 8-27-04; 8:45 am]

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