[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9452-9453]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-5110]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; Application for asylum and 
withholding of removal.

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    The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 
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 Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously 
published in the Federal Register on February 11, 1997 at 62 FR 6270, 
allowing for a 60-day public comment period. The INS cannot wait for 
the 60-day comment period to close since the effective date for 
implementation of the revised Form I-589 is April 1, 1997. No comment 
have been received by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The 
proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from 
the public and affected agencies. OMB approval has been requested by 
March 7, 1997. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 
days. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may 
be obtained by calling the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 
Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Richard Sloan 
(202-616-7600).
    Comments and questions about the ICR listed below should be 
forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Ms. Debra Bond, 202-395-7316, Department of Justice Desk 
Officer, Room 10235, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 
20503.

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    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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Asylum and 
Withholding of Removal.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-589. Office of 
International Affairs, Asylum 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 collected is used by the INS and EOIR to access eligibility 
of persons applying for asylum and withholding of deportation.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of times estimated for an average respondent to respond: 80,000 
responses at three and one half (3.5) hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 280,000 annual burden hours.
    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 202-616-7600, 
Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and 
Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 5307, 425 I 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536. Additionally, comments and/or 
suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially 
regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time may 
also be directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan.
    If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. 
Briggs, Clearance Office, 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: February 24, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-5110 Filed 2-28-97; 8:45 am]
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