[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 233 (Monday, December 7, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 64092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-29110]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Agency Information Collection Activities: Arrival and Departure 
Record

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an 
existing information collection: 1651-0111.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal 
agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning 
the Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record), the Form I-94W (Nonimmigrant 
Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure), and the Electronic System for Travel 
Authorization (ESTA). This request for comment is being made pursuant 
to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 
3505(c)(2)).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 5, 
2010, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 
799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, at 202-325-0265.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information 
collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address: (a) Whether 
the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance 
of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of 
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 
ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection 
techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operations, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. The 
comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. In this document the 
CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information 
collection:
    Title: Arrival and Departure Record, Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver; 
Arrival/Departure, Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
    OMB Number: 1651-0111.
    Form Numbers: I-94 and I-94W.
    Abstract: Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) and Form I-94W 
(Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record) are used to 
document a traveler's admission into the United States. These forms 
include date of arrival, visa classification and the date the 
authorized stay expires. The forms are also used by business employers 
and other organizations to confirm legal status in the United States. 
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applies to aliens 
traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and 
requires that VWP travelers provide information electronically to CBP 
before embarking on travel to the United States.
    Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the 
expiration date with no change to the burden hours.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    I-94 (Arrival and Departure Record):
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,924,380.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 13,924,380.
    Estimated Time per Response: 8 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,851,943.
    Estimated Total Annualized Cost on the Public: $83,546,280.
    I-94W (Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure):
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,000,000.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 18,000,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 8 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,394,000.
    Estimated Total Annualized Cost on the Public: $108,000,000.
    Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA):
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,000,000.
    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: 18,000,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,500,000.

    Dated: December 2, 2009.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. E9-29110 Filed 12-4-09; 8:45 am]
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