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contacting the DHS S&T PRA Coordinator. This notice and request for comments is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35).

**DATES :**  Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until August 12, 2011.

**ADDRESSES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit comments, identified by docket number DHS–2011–0041, by

one of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Please follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• E-mail: Daniel.Purcell@dhs.gov. Please include docket number DHS– 2011–0041 in the subject line of the
message.

• Fax: (202) 254–6171. (Not a toll-free number).

• Mail: Science and Technology Directorate, ATTN: Chief Information Office—Daniel Purcell, 245 Murray Drive, Mail Stop 0202, Washington, DC
20528.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  DHS S&T PRA Coordinator Daniel Purcell (202) 254–5664 (Not a toll free number).

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The information will be collected via the DHS S&T E–STCS secure Web site at https://eshare.st.dhs.gov. The E–STCSWeb site will only employ secure Webbased technology (i.e., electronic registration form) to collect information from users to both reduce the burden and increase the efficiency of this collection.

The Department is committed to improving its information collection and urges all interested parties to suggest how these materials can further reduce burden while seeking necessary information under the Act.

DHS is particularly interested in comments that:

(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 agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Suggest ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) Suggest ways to 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 submissions of responses. Overview of This Information Collection

(1) Type of Information Collection: New Information Collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Science and Technology, External S&T Collaboration Site (E–STCS) program.

(3) Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology Directorate—1) Request an E–STCS Account (DHS Form 10074).

(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Individuals, consisting of Federal, state and local law enforcement, private sector and academia practitioners. The information collected will be leveraged to determine the authenticity and suitability of the practitioner requesting access. Once approved, users will utilize the collaborative environment to exchange information, network with other users, as well as post blogs and comments.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:

a. Estimate of the total number of respondents: 1000.

b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: .083 burden hours.

c. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 83 burden hours.

Dated: June 3, 2011. Tara O’Toole, Under Secretary for Science and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2011–14539 Filed 6–10–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY** 

**[Docket No. DHS–2011–0042]**

**Agency Information Collection Activities, Submission for Review;**  **Information Collection Extension Request for the DHS S&T First**  **Responders Community of Practice Program** 

**AGENCY :**  Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

**ACTION :**  30-day Notice and request for
comment.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public to comment on the data collection form for the DHS Science & Technology (S&T) First Responders Community of Practice (FRCoP): User Registration Page (DHS Form 10059 (9/ 09)). The FRCoP web based tool collects profile information from first responders and select authorized non-first responder users to facilitate networking and formation of online communities. All users are required to authenticate prior to entering the site. In addition, the tool provides members the capability to create wikis, discussion threads, blogs, documents, etc., allowing them to enter and upload content in accordance with the site’s Rules of Behavior. Members are able to participate in threaded discussions and comment on other member’s content. The DHS S&T FRCoP program is responsible for providing a collaborative environment for the first responder community to share information, best practices, and lessons learned. Section 313 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–296) established this requirement. This notice and request for comments is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35).

**DATES :**  Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 13, 2011.

**ADDRESSES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, and sent via electronic mail to oira

_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–6974. Please include docket number DHS–2011–0042 in the subject line of the message.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  DHS S&T PRA Coordinator Daniel Purcell (202) 254–5664 (Not a toll-free number).

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  DHS S&T currently has approval to collect information utilizing the User Registration Form until July 31, 2011 with OMB approval number 1640–0016. The User Registration Form will be available on the First Responders Community of Practice Web site found at [https:// communities.firstresponder.gov/ ]. The user will complete the form online and submit it through the Web site.

The Department is committed to improving its information collection and urges all interested parties to suggest how these materials can further reduce burden while seeking necessary information under the Act.

DHS is particularly interested in comments that:

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary


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for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Suggest ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) Suggest ways to 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 submissions of responses.

Overview of this Information Collection

(1) Type of Information Collection: Renewal of Information Collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: First Responders Community of Practice: User Registration Form.

(3) Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: DHS Science & Technology Directorate, DHS Form 10059 (09/09).

(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Individuals; the data will be gathered from individual first responders who wish to participate in the First Responders Community of Practice.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:

a. Estimate of the total number of respondents: 5000.

b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: 0.25 burden hours.

c. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 2500 burden hours.

Dated: June 3, 2011. Tara O’Toole, Under Secretary for Science and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2011–14551 Filed 6–10–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 9110–9F–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND**  **SECURITY**

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket No. DHS–2011–0048]**

**Privacy Act of 1974; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration**  **and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection—001 Alien File,**  **Index, and National File Tracking System of Records** 

**AGENCY :**  Privacy Office, DHS.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Update and Reissuance of Privacy Act System of Records.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of Homeland Security is updating and re-publishing the previously established Privacy Act system of records notice published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2007 for the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Customs and Border Protection Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records. This system of records contains information regarding transactions involving an individual as he/she passes through the U.S. immigration and inspection process, some of which may also be covered by separate systems of records notices. This system of records contains personally identifiable information such as the individual’s name, Alien Registration Number, receipt file number, date and place of birth, date and port of entry, as well as the location of each official Alien File. It may also contain other personal identifiers such as an individual’s social security number. The Department of Homeland Security is updating the Department of Homeland Security United States Citizenship and Immigration Services—001 Alien File and Central Index System to be renamed Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection—001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records with the following substantive changes: (1) The addition of new routine uses to allow the Department of Homeland Security to share information from the system; (2) an update to the classification level of the system and to provide notice that the system may contain classified records; and (3) a proposed exemption from certain provisions of the Privacy Act for records that are classified.Additionally, this notice includes nonsubstantive changes to simplify the formatting and text of the previously published notice and improve the public’s understanding of the system. To propose the additional exemption, the Department of Homeland Security is also giving concurrent notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection—001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records. The legacy final rule exempting the Immigration and Naturalization Service Alien File and Central Index System, JUSTICE/INS– 001A legacy system of records from certain portions of the Privacy Act remains in effect until publication of a final rule by the Department of Homeland Security.

**DATES :**  Submit comments on or before July 13, 2011.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by DHS–2011–0048 by one of the following methods:

• Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Fax: 703–483–2999.

• Mail: Mary Ellen Callahan, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528.

• Instructions: All submissions received must include Department of Homeland Security as the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided by the submitter.

• Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received go to http:// www.regulations.gov

. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For general questions, please contact: Donald K. Hawkins (202–272–8000), Privacy Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529. For privacy issues please contact: Mary Ellen Callahan (703–235–0780), Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  I. Background

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements U.S. immigration law and policy through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (USCIS) processing and adjudication of applications and petitions submitted for citizenship,