[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 26, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-18150] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: July 26, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 2040] Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the following public information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Under the Refugee Act of 1980, persons who have fled their country of origin and cannot return because of a well-founded fear of persecution may apply at selected embassies abroad for refugee status in the U.S. The law requires that successful refugee applicants be sponsored by private non-profit voluntary agencies for the initial period of resettlement in the U.S. (8 USC 1522(b)), and the sponsoring agencies need biographical information on each applicant in order to place him/her in an appropriate resettlement site. The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted to OMB: Type of request--Existing collection in use without OMB control number Originating office--Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Title of information collection--Refugee Biographic Data Sheet Frequency--On occasion. Respondents--Aliens seeking refugee status in the U.S. Estimated number of respondents--120,000 Average hours per response--\1/2\ hour. Total estimated burden hours--60,000. 44 U.S.C. 3504(h) does not apply, as no rulemaking is being conducted in connection with this information collection. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Copies of the proposed forms and supporting documents may be obtained from Gail J. Cook (202) 647-3538. Comments and questions should be directed to (OMB) Jefferson Hill (202) 395-3176. Dated: July 4, 1994. Patrick F. Kennedy, Assistant Secretary for Administration. [FR Doc. 94-18150 Filed 7-25-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-24-M