[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57305-57306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19592]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Customs and Border Protection


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

ACTION: Request OMB Emergency Approval: Screening Requirements of 
Carriers; 1651-0122, File No. OMB-16.

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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection (CBP) 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, immediate OMB 
approval has been requested. If granted, the emergency approval is only 
valid for 180 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, 2005. During 60-day regular review, ALL comments and 
suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include 
obtaining a copy of the information collection instrument with 
instructions, should be directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan, (202) 272-
8354, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Director, Regulatory 
Mangement Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, 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:

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    (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: Screening Requirements for 
Carriers.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: File No. 
OMB-16; 1651-0122, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. The 
evidence collected is used by CBP to determine whether sufficient steps 
were taken by a carrier demonstrating improvement in the screening of 
its passengers in order for the carrier to be eligible for automatic 
fines mitigation.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 65 responses at 
100 hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 6,500 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 Mr. Richard A. Sloan, (202) 272-
8354, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Director, Regulatory 
Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, 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 27, 2005.
Stephen R. Tarragon,
Acting Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05-19592 Filed 9-29-05; 8:45 am]
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