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###### Department of Homeland Security

###### Bureau of Customs and Border Protection 

# AGENCY:

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. 

# ACTION:

Proposed collection; comments requested. 

# SUMMARY:

                        The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (Form I-775). This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended without a change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments form the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the                         **Federal Register**                         (71 FR 67149) on November 20, 2006, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.                     

# DATES:

Written comments should be received on or before February 23, 2007. 

# 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 Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Protection, and sent via electronic mail to                         *oira_submission@omb.eop.gov*                         or faxed to (202) 395-6974.                     

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encourages the general public and affected Federal agencies to submit written comments and suggestions on proposed and/or continuing information collection requests pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L.104-13). Your comments should address one 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/component, including whether the information will have practical utility; 

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies/components 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 collections of information on those who are to respond, including 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.                 

*Title:*                     Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement.                 

*OMB Number:*                     1651-0110.                 

*Form Number:*                     Form I-775.                 

*Abstract:*                     The Form I-775 provides for certain aliens to be exempt from the non-immigrant visa requirements if seeking entry as a visitor for no more than 90 days, provided that no potential threat exists to the security of the United States.                 

*Current Actions:*                     There are no changes to the information collection. This submission is to extend the expiration date.                 

*Type of Review:*                     Extension (without change).                 

*Affected Public:*                     Individuals.                 

*Estimated Number of Respondents:*                     400.                           ( print page 3151)    

*Estimated Time Per Respondent:*                     2 hours.                 

*Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:*                     800.                 

*Estimated Total Annualized Cost on the Public:*                     N/A.                 

*If additional information is required contact:*                     Tracey Denning, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2.C, Washington, DC 20229, at 202-344-1429.                 

Dated: January 16, 2007. 

Tracey Denning, 

Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Branch.

[FR Doc. E7-959 Filed 1-23-07; 8:45 am] 

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