[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 107 (Thursday, June 3, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 31399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-12545]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOME LAND SECURITY

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB approval; exemption from NSEERS registration 
requirements (File No. OMB-40).

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    The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement (ICE) has submitted the following information collection 
request 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 November 28, 2003 at 68 FR 66846, allowing for a 60-day public 
comment period. No comments were received by the ICE on this proposed 
information collection.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 
July 6, 2004. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice should be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for Homeland Security, Office of Management 
and Budget Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503; telephone 202-395-7316. 
The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    (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 agency's 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 
collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Exemption from NSEERS 
Registration Requirements.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: No Agency 
Form Number. File No. OMB-40. U.S., Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals and Households. This 
information collection allows an alien to seek an exemption from the 
NSEERS registration requirements by submitting a letter to the 
Department of Homeland Security containing specific information.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 5,800 responses 
at 30 minutes (.5 hours) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 2,900 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Mr. Richard A. 
Sloan, Director, Regulations and Forms Services, Citizenship and 
Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, Room 4034, 425 I 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536.

    Dated: May 28, 2004.
Stephen Tarragon,
Senior Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 04-12545 Filed 6-2-04; 8:45 am]
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