[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 142 (Monday, July 26, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44539-44540]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-16895]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Public Affairs; Submission for Emergency Processing for Ready for 
Kids Mascot Naming Contest

AGENCY: Public Affairs, DHS.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will submit to OMB 
1600-NEW 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. DHS is seeking OMB approval by August 30, 2004. A copy of this 
ICR, with the applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by 
calling the Department of Homeland Security, Yvonne Pollard at 202-692-
4221 (this is not a toll free number).

ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions for the items contained 
in this notice should be directed to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for Homeland Security, 
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, at 
202-395-7316.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lara Shane at 202-282-8010 (this is 
not a toll free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This process is conducted in accordance with 
5 CFR 1320.13. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting 
documentation, may be obtained by calling the Paperwork Reduction 
Contact listed. 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;

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    (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 
submissions of responses.

Analysis

    Agency: Public Affairs, Department of Homeland Security.
    Title: Ready for Kids Mascot Naming Contest.
    OMB Number: 1600-NEW.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 500 respondents.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1.5 hour per response.
    Total Burden Hours: 750.
    Total Burden Cost: (Capital/Startup): none.
    Total Burden Cost: (Operating/Maintaining): none.
    Description: The Department of Homeland Security is launching an 
expansion of the Ready campaign, designed for children grades 4-8. The 
expansion of the Ready campaign is to conduct the ``name the mascot'' 
contest for naming the new Ready campaign mascot.

    Dated: July 20, 2004.
Mark Emery,
Deputy Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-16895 Filed 7-23-04; 8:45 am]
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