[Federal Register: November 28, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 229)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review;
application for replacement/initial nonimmigrant arrival-departure
document; form I-102.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Service (CIS) 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
January 27, 2004.
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 he 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 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 collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Replacement/
Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document.
(3) Agency form, number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-
102. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The
information collection will be used by an alien temporarily residing in
the United States to request a replacement of his or her arrival
evidence. The information provided can be used to verify status and for
determination as to the eligibility of the applicant for replacement.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 20,000
responses at 25 minutes (.416 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 8,320 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,
Director, Regulations and Forms Services Division, Department of
Homeland Security, 425 I Street, NW., Room 4034, 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. Steve Cooper,
PRA Clearance Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the
Chief Information Officer, Regional Office Building 3, 7th and D
Streets, SW., Suite 4636-26, Washington, DC 20202.
Dated: November 21, 2003.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 03-29704 Filed 11-26-03; 8:45 am]
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