[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 175 (Monday, September 9, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 47527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-22931]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review: Driver 
application (North American Trade Automation Prototype).

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    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be 
accepted for ``sixty days'' from the date listed at the top of this 
page in the Federal Register.
    Request written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. 
Your comments 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.
    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 at 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 items(s) contained in this notice especially, 
regarding public burden and associated response time may also be 
directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan.
    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 
or 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: September 3, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-22931 Filed 9-6-96; 8:45 am]
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