[Federal Register: December 12, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 239)] [Notices] [Page 76418-76419] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr12de02-90] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Immigration and Naturalization Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Contacts Concerning INS Practitioner Fraud Pilot Program; Form G-1046. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 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 February 10, 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 a current information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Contacts Concerning INS Practitioner Fraud Program. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form G-1046. Office of Policy and Planning, Immigration and Naturalization Service. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. This form provides a standardized way of recording the number of individuals contacting the Community Based Organizations concerning the practitioner fraud pilot program. The INS will use the information collected on the form to determine how many persons are served by the program and if its public outreach efforts are successful. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 60,000 responses at 52 minutes (0.866) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 51,960 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, [[Page 76419]] Director, Regulations and Forms Services Division, Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 4034, 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. Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 601 D Street, NW., Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: December 6, 2002. Richard A. Sloan, Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service. [FR Doc. 02-31254 Filed 12-11-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-M