[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 146 (Wednesday, July 30, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40842-40843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20003]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; Request for certification of 
military or naval service.

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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 July 31, 
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 submission 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 September 29, 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: Request for Certification of 
Military or Naval Service.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form N-426. 
Adjudications

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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. This form 
is used by the INS to request a verification of the military or naval 
service claim by an applicant filing for naturalization on the basis of 
honorable service in the United States Armed Forces.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 45,000 
respondents at 10 minutes (.166) hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 7,470 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 24, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-20003 Filed 7-29-97; 8:45 am]
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