[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 14, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 34491]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11692]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a 
Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: Waiver of 
Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities; Form I-508.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services (USCIS) 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 April 4, 2005 at 70 FR 17110, allowed for a 60-day 
public comment period. The USCIS did not receive any comments from the 
public on this 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 14, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or 
more of the following four points:
    (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 agencies estimate of the burden of 
the 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: Waiver of Rights, Privileges, 
Exemptions, and Immunities.
    (3) Agency Form Number, if Any, and the Applicable Component of the 
Department of Homeland Security Sponsoring the Collection: Form I-508. 
U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services.
    (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 by the USCIS to determine eligibility of an applicant to retain 
the status of alien lawfully admitted to the United States for 
permanent residence.
    (5) An Estimate of the Total Number of Respondents and the Amount 
of Time Estimated for an Average Respondent To Respond: 1,800 responses 
at 5 (.083) minutes per response.
    (6) An Estimate of the Total Public Burden (in Hours) Associated 
With the Collection: 150 annual burden hours.
    If you have any comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
information collection instrument, please contact Richard A. Sloan, 
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 111 
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529; (202) 272-8377.

    Dated: May 25, 2005.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05-11692 Filed 6-13-05: 8:45 am]
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