[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 135 (Tuesday, July 15, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 37933-37934] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-18477] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Immigration and Naturalization Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval: Application for Employment Authorization. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. OMB approval has been requested by July 31, 1997. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Ms. [[Page 37934]] Debra Bond, 202-395-7316, Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. During the first 60 days of this same period a regular review of this information collection is being undertaken. Comments are encouraged and will be appected until; September 15, 1997. Request written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection or 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. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved information collection. (2) Title of Form/Collection: Application for Employment Authorization. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-765. 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. As provided in 8 CFR 274a, certain aliens temporarily in the United States may file for an employment authorization utilizing this information collection. The information collected will be used by the INS to determine the application's statutory eligibility for the benefit sought. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,000,000 respondents at one (1) hour per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 1,000,000 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 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 Office, 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: July 7, 1997. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 97-18477 Filed 7-14-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-M