[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 76 (Friday, April 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 21148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8505]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of the Secretary


Office of Policy, Private Sector Office, DHS; Welcome to the 
United States Survey

AGENCY: Office of Policy, Private Sector Office, DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; Reinstatement without 
change of a previously approved information collection OMB Control 
Number 1601-0003.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, 
Office of Policy, Private Sector Office will submit this reinstatement 
without change for the following information collection request (ICR) 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance 
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 
44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The Private Sector Office is soliciting comments 
concerning the reinstatement without change to a previously approved 
information collection, Welcome to the United States Survey. DHS 
previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the 
Federal Register on January 31, 2008 at 73 FR 5861, for a 60-day public 
comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this 
notice is to allow additional 30-days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 19, 2008. 
This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be 
addressed to Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Department of Homeland 
Security, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and sent via 
electronic mail to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-
6974.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    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 agency's 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 
submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required 
contact: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Private Sector 
Office, Jenny Randall (202) 282-9801, this is not a toll free number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 
Office of the Secretary, Office of Policy, Private Sector Office, in 
conjunction with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Research 
Triangle Institute, International, will interview foreign visitors 
entering the United States at four southern border ports of entry, 
three northern border ports of entry and four airport ports of entry. 
This survey will measure how CBP is serving the American public with 
vigilance and integrity, while providing courteous and helpful 
treatment to visitors, immigrants and travelers. Additionally, this 
survey will further the Rice-Chertoff Initiative as has been announced 
by evaluating the two model airports (Dulles International Airport, 
Chantilly, VA, and Houston International Airport, Houston, TX) for 
baseline information as well as how welcomed foreign visitors feel upon 
entering the United States and interacting with a DHS Customs and 
Border Protection officer.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, 
Office of Policy, Private Sector Office.
    Title: Welcome to the United States Survey.
    OMB Number: 1601-0003.
    Frequency: One-time collection.
    Affected Public: Foreign visitors into the United States.
    Number of Respondents: 939 respondents.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 5 minutes per response.
    Total Burden Hours: 78.22 annual burden hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): None.

    Dated: April 10, 2008.
Charles Armstrong,
Acting, Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-8505 Filed 4-17-08; 8:45 am]
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