[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 223 (Wednesday, November 19, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 61830]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-30302]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Revision of Existing Collection; Generic Clearance of Customer 
Service Surveys.

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    On September 2, 1997, the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(Service) published a notice in the Federal Register at 62 FR 46375, 
revising Generic Clearance of Customer Service Surveys. On page 46376, 
first column, first paragraph, last sentence, the Service encouraged 
public comments from November 3, 1997. That sentence should have read 
``Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ``sixty days until 
November 3, 1997.''
    Office of Management and Budget approval is being south for the 
information collection listed below. This proposed collection was 
previously published in the Federal Register on September 2, 1997, at 
62 FR 46375. No comments were received by the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 
December 19, 1997. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and 
associated response time, should be directed to the Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention: 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530.
    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 202-514-3291, 
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 may be 
submitted to INS via facsimile to (202) 305-0143.
    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: November 13, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-30302 Filed 11-18-97; 8:45 am]
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