[Federal Register: August 25, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 164)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service

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

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; NACARA 
Supplement to Form I-485.

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    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is being sought 
for the information collection listed below. This proposed information 
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on April 2, 
1998 at 63 FR 16276, allowing for emergency review with a 60-day public 
comment period. No comments were received by the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service. The purpose of this notice is to allow an 
additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and 
will be accepted until; September 24, 1998. This process is conducted 
in accordance with 5 CFR part 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained 
in this

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notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated 
response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Stuart 
Shapiro, 202-395-7316, Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, 
DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile 
to 202-395-7285. Comments may also be submitted to the Department of 
Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and 
Security Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 
1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Comments may also be 
submitted to DOJ via facsimile to 202-514-1534.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies 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 currently approved 
information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: NACARA Supplement to Form I-485.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-485, Supplement 
B. Office of Programs, Adjudications Division, 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. The 
collection of this information is necessary for the INS to determine 
whether an applicant for adjustment of status under the provisions of 
section 202 of Public Law 105-100 is eligible to become a permanent 
resident of the United States.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 50,000 
responses at .25 hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 12,500 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 Mr. Richard A. Sloan, 202-514-
3291, Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration 
and Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 5307, 425 
I Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20536.
    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, 
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 19, 1998.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
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