[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 123 (Thursday, June 26, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34485-34486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16718]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB Emergency Approval; Affidavit of Support Under 
Section 213A of the Act.

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    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. The information collection was previously 
published in the Federal Register on December 26, 1996 at 61 FR 68056, 
allowing for a 60-day comment period and subsequently withdrawn by the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service). One comment letter 
was received by OMB and the Service prior to withdrawal of this 
information collection. The comments have been reconciled with OMB and 
the author and have been incorporated in this new collection as 
appropriate.
    The proposed information collection is now published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. OMB approval has been 
requested by June 20, 1997. If granted, the emergency approval is only 
valid for 180 days. 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 OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Ms. Debra Bond, 202-395-7316, Department of Justice Desk 
Officer, Room 10235, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 
20503.
    During the first 60 days of this same period a regular review of 
this information collection is also being undertaken. Comments are 
encouraged and will be accepted until August 25, 1997. Written comments 
and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the 
proposed collection of information 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.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: New Information Collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Affidavit of Support Under 
Section 213A of the Act.

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    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-864. 
Adjudications 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. The form 
is mandated by law for a petitioning relative to submit an affidavit on 
their relative's behalf. The executed form creates a contract between 
the sponsor and any entity that provides means-tested public benefits.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 610,000 
respondents at 1.15 hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 701,500 annual burden hours.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or 
additional information, please contact Mr. 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.
    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: June 20, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-16718 Filed 6-25-97; 8:45 am]
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