[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 155 (Friday, August 9, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 41655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20285]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Submission for OMB Emergency Review, Comment Request

    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. OMB approval has been requested by August 12, 
1996. 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, Attn: 
OMB Officer for the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202-395-7316).
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    (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) Title of the Form/Collection: Driver Application (North 
American Trade Automation Prototype).
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-859. 
Inspections 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, Business 
or other for profit. This prototype program will allow drivers of 
commercial trucks who meet certain requirements to immediately apply 
for participation in a prototype program that will facilitate access to 
the United States from Canada and Mexico, while still safeguarding U.S. 
borders.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 500 respondents 
at 70 minutes (1.166) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 583 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: August 5, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-20285 Filed 8-8-96; 8:45 am]
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