[Federal Register: March 24, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 57)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comments Request
ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; application for status as
temporary resident under section 245A of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (Form I-687).
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. 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. Therefor, 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: Ms. Karen Lee,
Department of Homeland Security Desk Officer, 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 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 May 24,
2004. 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, 202-514-3291, 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 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: Reinstatement with changes to a
previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Status as
Temporary Resident under Section 245A of the Immigration and
Nationality Act.
(3) Agency Form Number, if Any, and the Applicable Component of the
Department of Homeland Security Sponsoring the Collection: Form I-687.
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4) Affected Public Who Will be Asked or Required to Respond, as
Well as a Brief Abstract: Primary: Individuals and households. The
collection of information on Form I-687 is required to verify the
applicant's eligibility for temporary status, and if the applicant is
deemed eligible, to grant him or her the benefit sought.
(5) An Estimate of the Total Number of Respondents and the Amount
of Time Estimated for an Average Respondent to Respond: 100,000
responses at 1 hour and 10 minutes (1 .16 hours) per response.
(6) An Estimate of the Total Public Burden (in Hours) Associated
with the Collection: 116,000 annual burden hours.
If additional information is required contact: Mr. Steve Cooper,
PRA Clearance Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Chief
Information Officer, Regional Office Building 3, 7th and D Streets,
SW., Suite 4636-26, Washington, DC 20202.
Dated: March 18, 2004.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Homeland Security,
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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