[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 227 (Monday, November 28, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71328-71329]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-23376]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of Existing 
Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; 
Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission Into the United 
States After Deportation or Removal; Form I-212.

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    The 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 
September 26, 2005 at 70 FR 56181, allowing for a 60-day public comment 
period. No comments were received by the U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services. The purpose of this notice is to allow an 
additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and 
will be accepted until December 28, 2005. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR part 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 Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management 
Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, 
Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via 
facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bac8dcc994c8dfddc9faded2c994ddd5cc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fedf9ecb1edfaf8ecdffbf7ecb1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a>. When 
submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control 
Number 1615-0018 in the subject box.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies 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 agency's 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.

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    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Admission to 
Reapply for Admission into the United States after Deportation or 
Removal.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-212.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The 
information furnished on Form I-212 will be used by the USCIS to 
adjudicate applications filed by aliens requesting the Secretary of 
Homeland Security's consent to reapply for admission to the United 
States after deportation, removal, or departure, as provided under 
section 212.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 4,200 responses 
at 2 hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 8,400 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 visit the USCIS Web site at: http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/pra/index.htm.
    If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory 
Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Washington, 
DC 20529, (202) 272-8377.

Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05-23376 Filed 11-25-05; 8:45 am]
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