[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 203 (Friday, October 18, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 54456]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26750]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Immigration and Naturalization Service


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

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; notice to 
carrier--acknowledgement by carrier of arrival of possible excludable 
alien.

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    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
be accepted until December 17, 1996.
    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 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.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Notice to Carrier--Acknowledgment 
by Carrier of Arrival of Possible Excludable Alien.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-295C, 
Inspections Division, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. This 
information collection is necessary to notify the agent, master or 
commanding officer of the vessel or aircraft, if applicable, that the 
alien passenger may be excludable from the United States and in the 
event the alien is formally ordered excluded and deported, the carrier 
will be responsible for detention and transportation expenses to the 
last foreign port of embarkation as provided in 8 CFR 237.5.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 55,000 
responses at 1 minute per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 935 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: October 11, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-26750 Filed 10-17-96; 8:45 am]
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