[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 55 (Friday, March 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 13707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-7147]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; arrival record.

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    The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(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 Service, in cooperation with 
U.S. Airways, is pilot testing an automated I-94 program which will 
electronically capture and consolidate the information required on the 
current Forms I-94, I-94T, and I-94W. The pilot, which is scheduled to 
begin April 9, 1997, is anticipated to last for 180 days and involves 
one flight. This pilot satisfies a request contained in the House 
Committee on Appropriations' Report on the Departments of Commerce, 
Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations 
Bill, Fiscal Year 1997, II.R. Rep. 104-676.
    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. OMB approval has been requested 
by March 21, 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 Instruction 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.
    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: New information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Arrival Record.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-94A OT. Office 
of Inspections, Examinations 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 is captured electronically as part of a pilot 
program established by the Service in cooperation with U.S. Airways. 
The information collected will be used by the Service to document an 
alien's arrival and departure to and from the United States and may be 
evidence of registration under certain provisions of the INA.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10,000 
responses at three minutes (0.05) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 500 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 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: March 17, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-7147 Filed 3-20-97; 8:45 am]
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