[Federal Register: October 14, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 198)] [Notices] [Page 55141-55142] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14oc98-129] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Immigration and Naturalization Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Request for the Return of Original Documents(s). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 December 14, 1998. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies [[Page 55142]] 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: Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of previously approved collection that has expired. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Request for the Return of Original Documents(s). (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form G-884. Records Operation, Immigration and Naturalization Service. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals and Households. The information provided will be used by the INS to determine whether a person is eligible to obtain original document(s) contained in an Alien File. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 2,500 responses at 15 minutes (.25) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 25 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, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 5307, 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, Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: October 7, 1998. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 98-27471 Filed 10-13-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-10-M