[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 39087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-18608]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a 
Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review; Form G-
146, Nonimmigrant Checkout Letter; OMB Control No. 1653-0020.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement (USICE), is submitting the following information collection 
request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The Information Collection was previously 
published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2009 Vol. 74 No. 104 
26415, allowing for a 60 day public comment period. USICE received no 
comments on this Information Collection from the public during this 60 
day period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
thirty days September 4, 2009.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies regarding items contained in this notice and especially with 
regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time 
should be directed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the 
OMB Desk Officer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
Department of Homeland Security, and sent via electronic mail to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9df2f4effcc2eee8fff0f4eeeef4f2f3ddf2f0ffb3f8f2edb3faf2eb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dcb3b5aebd83afa9beb1b5afafb5b3b29cb3b1bef2b9b3acf2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a> or faxed to (202) 395-5806.
    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 agency's 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 a currently 
approved Information Collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Nonimmigrant Checkout Letter.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form G-146, 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individual or Households. When an 
alien (other than one who is required to depart under safeguards) is 
granted the privilege of voluntary departure without the issuance of an 
Order to Show Cause, a control card is prepared. If, after a certain 
period of time, a verification of departure is not received, actions 
are taken to locate the alien or ascertain his or her whereabouts. Form 
G-146 is used to inquire of persons in the United States or abroad 
regarding the whereabouts of the alien.
    (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 10 minutes (.16) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 3,220 annual burden hours
    Requests for a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument, with instructions; or inquiries for additional information 
regarding this Information Collection should be requested via e-mail 
to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91f7fee3fce2bff8f2f4d1f5f9e2bff6fee7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="365059445b45185f555376525e4518515940">[email protected]</span></a> with ``ICE Form G-146'' in the subject line.

    Dated: July 30, 2009.
Joseph M. Gerhart,
Chief, Records Management Branch, Office of Asset Management, U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E9-18608 Filed 8-4-09; 8:45 am]
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