[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 188 (Wednesday, September 29, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58177-58178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-21791]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of Existing 
Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB Emergency Approval: Request to Enforce Affidavit of 
Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Custody for Public Law 97-
359 Amerasian; Form I-363.

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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Citizenship and 
Immigration Services (CIS) has submitted an emergency information 
collection request (ICR) utilizing emergency review procedures, to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in 
accordance with section 1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (a)(2)(iii) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The DHS has determined that it cannot 
reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under this part 
because normal clearance procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or 
disrupt the collection of information. Therefore, OMB approval has been 
requested by October 31, 2004.
    If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 90 days. ALL 
comments and/or questions pertaining to this pending request for 
emergency approval MUST be directed to OMB, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer, Department of Homeland 
Security, 725-17th Street, NW., Suite 10235, Washington, DC 20503; 202-
395-5806.
    During the first 60 days of this same period, a regular review of 
this information collection is also being undertaken. During the 
regular review period, the DHS requests written comments and 
suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning this 
information collection. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted 
until November 29, 2004. During the 60-day regular review, ALL comments 
and suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, as well 
as requests to obtain a copy of the information collection instrument 
with instructions, should be directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan, 202-616-
7600, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Department of Homeland 
Security, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529. 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 a currently 
approved information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Request to Enforce Affidavit of 
Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Custody for Public Law 97-
359 Amerasian.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-363. 
Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS).
    (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 determine whether an Affidavit of Financial Support and 
Intent to Petition for Legal Custody requires enforcement.

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    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 50 responses at 
30 minutes (.50 hours) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 25 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 202-616-7600, 
Director, Regulatory Management Division, Citizenship and Immigration 
Services, Department of Homeland Security, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20529. Additionally, comments and/or suggestions 
regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding 
the estimated public burden and associated response time may also be 
directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan.

    Dated: September 24, 2004.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Homeland Security, 
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 04-21791 Filed 9-28-04; 8:45 am]
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