[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 4, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 6047]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2411]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of an 
Existing Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Exemption 
from NSEERS Registration Requirements (File No. OMB-40); OMB Control 
No. 1653-0035.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement (USICE), has submitted the following information collection 
request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously 
published in the Federal Register on December 4, 2008 Vol. 73 No. 234 
73950, allowing for a 60 day public comment period. No comments were 
received on this information collection.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
thirty days March 6, 2009. Written comments and suggestions from the 
public and affected agencies regarding items contained in this notice 
and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and 
associated response time should be directed to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. 
Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, for United States 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, 
and sent via electronic mail to [email protected] or faxed 
to (202) 395-6974. 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: Exemption from NSEERS 
Registration Requirements.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: No agency 
Form Number (File No. OMB-40), U.S. 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. This 
Information Collection allows an alien to seek an exemption from the 
NSEERS registration requirements by submitting a letter to the 
Department of Homeland Security containing specific information.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 5,800 responses 
at 30 minutes (.5 hours) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 2,900 annual burden hours.
    Requests for a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument, with instructions; or inquiries for additional information 
should be directed to: Joseph M. Gerhart, Chief, Records Management 
Branch, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street, SW., 
Room 3138, Washington, DC 20536; (202) 732-6337.

    Dated: January 30, 2009.
Joseph M. Gerhart,
Chief, Records Management Branch, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E9-2411 Filed 2-3-09; 8:45 am]
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