[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 149 (Monday, August 4, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 41978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20425]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; application for temporary 
protected status.

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    The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(INS) has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) 
utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the section 
1320.13(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. 
This information collection is needed prior to the expiration of 
established time periods. OMB approval has been requested by September 
30, 1997. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 90 days. 
All comments and/or questions pertaining to this pending request for 
emergency approval must be directed to OMB, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Ms. Debra Bond, 202-395-7316, Department 
of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Comments regarding the 
emergency submissions of this information collection may also be 
telefaxed to Ms. Bond 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 the 
proposed collection of information. Comments are encouraged and will be 
accepted until October 3, 1997. During the 60-day regular review all 
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed 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 5307, 425 I Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20536. Your comments 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 a currently 
approved information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Temporary 
Protected Status.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-821. 
Adjudications Division, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The 
information provided on this collection will be used by the INS to 
determine whether an applicant for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 
meets the eligibility requirements. Such TPS benefits include 
employment authorization and relief from the threat of removal or 
deportation from the U.S. while in such status.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10,000 
respondents at 30 minutes (.5) hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 5,000 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required during the first 60 days of 
this same regular review period 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: July 29, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-20425 Filed 8-1-97; 8:45 am]
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