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[Federal Register: December 18, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 243)]
[Notices]
[Page 79123-79124]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; Generic clearance for customer
service surveys.
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The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service
(INS) has submitted an emergency information collection request (ICR)
utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with section
1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (a)(2)(iii) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The INS has determined that it cannot reasonably comply with the
normal clearance procedures under this part because normal clearance
procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection
of information. Therefor, OMB approval has been requested by January
31, 2000. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180
days. ALL comments and/or questions pertaining to this pending request
for emergency approval MUST be delivered to OMB, Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Ms. Lauren Wittenberg, Department of
Justice Desk Officer, 725 17th Street, NW., Suite 10235, Washington, DC
20503; 202-395-4718. Comments regarding the emergency submission of
this information collection may also be submitted via facsimile to Ms.
Wittenberg at 202-395-6974.
During the first 60 days of this same period, a regular review of
this information collection is also being undertaken. During the
regular review period, the INS requests written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning this
information collection. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted
until February 16, 2001. During 60-day regular review, ALL comments and
suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include
obtaining a copy of the information collection instrument with
instructions, should be directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan, 202-514-3291,
Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 4034, 425 I
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536. 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 currently approved
collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Generic Clearance for Customer
Service Surveys.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: No Agency Form Number.
File No. OMB-9. 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 and Households. This
information is collected using customer service surveys to assess
needs, identify problems, and plan for programmatic improvements in the
delivery of immigration services.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 150,000
responses at 30 minutes (.5 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 75,000 annual burden hours.
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,
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1220, Washington, DC 20530.
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Dated: December 12, 2000.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice, Immigration and
Naturalization Service.
[FR Doc. 00-32054 Filed 12-15-00; 8:45 am]
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