[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 123 (Thursday, June 26, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 34486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16719]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB Emergency Approval; Generic Clearance of Customer 
Service Surveys.

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    The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(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 proposed information 
collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected 
agencies. OMB approval has been requested by July 7, 1997.
    Public Law 103-62 requires the Service to submit to the Director of 
the Office of Management and Budget and to the Congress a Strategic 
Plan for program activities by not later than September 30, 1997. In 
conformance with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), and 
to satisfy the requirements as contained in section 306 of Pub. L. 103-
62, this information collection will be made a part of the Service 
Strategic Plan. 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 the 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: Revision of currently approved 
information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Generic Clearance of Customer 
Service Surveys.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: No agency form number. 
Office of Policy and Planning, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals and Households. This 
information will be used to assess individual and agency needs, 
identify problems, and plan for programmatic improvements in the 
delivery of immigration services.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 150,000 
responses at 30 minutes (.5) hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 75,000 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 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.
    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. 97-16719 Filed 6-25-97; 8:45 am]
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