[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 15 (Monday, January 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4445-4446]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-1565]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman; DHS 
CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission

AGENCY: Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, 
DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of an 
existing information collection 1601-0004, DHS Form 7001.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Citizenship 
and Immigration Services Ombudsman, submits this extension 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 Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman 
is soliciting comments concerning an extension to an existing 
information collection, DHS CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission, DHS 
Form 7001. DHS previously published this information collection request 
(ICR) in the Federal Register on November 10, 2008 at 73 FR 66654, for 
a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30-days for public 
comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until February 25, 
2009. 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 OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Office 
of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, 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

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Security (DHS), Office of the CIS Ombudsman, Director of 
Communications, Mail Stop 1225, Washington, DC 20528-1225, 202-357-
8100.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security, Office 
of the Deputy Secretary, Office of the Citizenship and Immigration 
Services Ombudsman (CISOMB), collects information to receive and 
process correspondence received from individuals, employers, and their 
designated representatives to: (1) Assist individuals and employers in 
resolving problems during interactions with U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services (USCIS); (2) identify areas in which individuals 
and employers have problems in dealing with USCIS; and (3) and to the 
extent possible, propose changes to mitigate problems as mandated by 
the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Section 452.
    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Citizenship 
and Immigration Services Ombudsman.
    Title: DHS CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission.
    OMB Number: 1601-0004.
    Frequency: One-time response.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households. This information 
collection is necessary for CISOMB to identify problem areas, propose 
changes, and assist individuals experiencing problems during 
adjudication of an immigrant benefit with USCIS.
    Number of Respondents: 2,600 respondents.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour per response.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,600 annual burden hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.00.

    Dated: January 13, 2009.
Richard Mangogna,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-1565 Filed 1-23-09; 8:45 am]
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