[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 142 (Monday, July 26, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44540-44541]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-16897]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Border and Transportation Security Directorate; Submission for 
OMB Emergency Processing for United States Visitor and Immigrant Status 
Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) Exit Pilot Questionnaire

AGENCY: Border and Transportation Security Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: Notice, request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted 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 July 30, 2004. A copy of this ICR, 
with 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 Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, 202-395-
7316.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Yonkers at 202-298-5200 (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 Act 
Contact listed. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly 
interested in comments which:
    (1) Evaluate whether the 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 
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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 
submissions of responses.

Analysis

    Agency: Border and Transportation Security Directorate, Department 
of Homeland Security.
    Title: United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator 
Technology Program (US-VISIT)--Exit Pilot Questionnaire.
    OMB Number: 1600-NEW.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,500.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Estimated Burden Hours: 1,275.
    Total Burden Cost (Capital/Startup): none.
    Total Burden Cost (Operating/Maintaining): none.
    Description: The US-VISIT Exit Pilot Questionnaire provides 
travelers, transportation crew members and transportation carriers the 
opportunity to provide feedback on US-VISIT Exit program procedures.

    Dated: July 19, 2004.
Steve Cooper,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-16897 Filed 7-23-04; 8:45 am]
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