[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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 4410-18-M