[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 147 (Thursday, July 31, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 41081]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20253]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Extension of existing collection; application--checkpoint pre-
enrolled access lane.

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    Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is being sought for 
the information collection listed below. This proposed information 
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 2, 
1997 at 62 FR 24131, allowing for a 60-day public comment period on 
this information collection. No comments were received by the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service. 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'' until September 2, 
1997. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained 
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and 
associated response time, should be directed to the Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attn.: Ms. Debra Bond, 202-395-7316, Department of Justice Desk 
Officer, Room 10235, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 
20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to 
202-395-7285.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, nor need a copy of 
the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or 
additional information, please contact 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.
    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 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 to 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 collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application--Checkpoint Pre-
enrolled Access Lane.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-866. Border 
Patrol 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 collection will be used by the Service to determine 
eligibility for participation in the Checkpoint Pre-enrolled Access 
Lane (PAL) program for persons and vehicles at immigration checkpoints 
within the United States.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 12,500 
respondents at 32 minutes per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 6,625 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required 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 28, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-20253 Filed 7-30-97; 8:45 am]
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