[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 26, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 16035]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6170]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement


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

ACTION: 60-day notice of information Collection Under review. 
Application for stay of deportation or removal, form I-246, OMB No. 
1653-0021.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement has submitted the following information collection 
request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published 
to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are 
encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until May 27, 2008.
    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: New information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Stay of 
Deportation or Removal.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-246. 
Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals. The information 
collected on the Form I-246 is necessary for U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement (ICE) to make a determination that the eligibility 
requirements for a request for a stay of deportation or removal are met 
by the applicant. Upon approval of the application the alien's removal 
from the United States is stayed at the discretion of the Field Office 
Director or other designated Department of Homeland Security official, 
pursuant to section 241.6 of Title 8 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 2,500 responses 
at 60 minutes (1 hour) per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 3,125 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 Lee Shirkey 202-353-2266, Branch 
Chief, Records Management Branch, Bureau of Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 425 I Street, NW., 
Room 1122, Washington, DC 20536. 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 Lee Shirkey.
    Comments and/or questions; requests for a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument, with instructions; or inquiries for 
additional information should be directed to: Lee Shirkey, Chief, 
Records Management Branch; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
425 I Street, NW., Room 1122, Washington, DC 20536; (202) 353-2266.

    Dated: March 21, 2008.
Lee Shirkey,
Records Management Branch Chief, Bureau of Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
 [FR Doc. E8-6170 Filed 3-25-08; 8:45 am]
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