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(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 currently approved

information collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection:

Application for Action on an Approved

Application or Petition.

(3) Agency form number, if any, and

the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the

collection: Form I–824. 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. This form is used to

request a duplicate approval notice, to

notify the U.S. Consulate that a person

has been adjusted to permanent resident

status so a family member can apply for

a derivative immigrant visa and to

request another U.S. Consulate be

notified that a petition has been

approved.

(5) An estimate of the total number of

respondents and the amount of time

estimated for an average respondent to

respond: 43,772 respondents at 25

minutes (.416) hours per response.

(6) An estimate of the total public

burden (in hours) associated with the

collection: 18,209 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: October 28, 1997.

Robert B. Briggs,

Department Clearance Officer, United States

Department of Justice.

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service

Agency Information Collection

Activities: Proposed Collection;

Comment Request

ACTION: Extension of existing collection.

Request for certification of military or

naval service.

The Department of Justice,

Immigration and Naturalization Service

(INS) has submitted an emergency

information collection request to the

Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) for review and approval in

accordance with the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 to provide for the

required final 30 days for public review/

comment and ample time for OMB’s

review and final action.

This proposed information collection

was previously published in the Federal

Register on July 30, 1997 at 62 FR

40842, allowing for an emergency

extension with a 60-day public

comment period. No comments were

received by the Immigration and

Naturalization Service. Comments are

encouraged and will be accepted for an

additional ‘‘thirty days’’ until December

3, 1997.

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, Attention: Ms. Debra Bond,

202–395–7316, Department of Justice

Desk Officer, Room 10235, Washington,

DC 20503. Additionally, comments may

be submitted to OMB via facsimile to

202–395–6974.

If you have additional comments,

suggestions, or 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, 425 I Street, NW., Room 5307,

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 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 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

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

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: October 28, 1997.

Robert B. Briggs,

Department Clearance Officer, United States

Department of Justice.

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