[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 137 (Thursday, July 17, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38323-38324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18811]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

Action: Request OMB approve an emergency extension; application for 
action on an approved application or petition.

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    The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service 
has submitted the following information

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collection request 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 90 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Ms. 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 also being undertaken. Comments are 
encouraged and will be accepted until September 15, 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: Extension of currently approved 
information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Action on an 
Approved Application or Petition.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-824. 
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. This form 
is used to request a duplicate approval notice, to notify the U.S. 
Consulate that a person has been adjusted to permanent resident status 
so family members can apply for derivative immigrant visa and to 
request another U.S. Consulate be notified that a petition has been 
approved.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 43,772 
respondents at 25 minutes (.416) hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 18,209 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: July 14, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-18811 Filed 7-16-97; 8:45 am]
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