68 FR 165 pgs. 51296-51297 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Type: NOTICEVolume: 68Number: 165Pages: 51296 - 51297
FR document: [FR Doc. 03-21727 Filed 8-25-03; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Action: 30-day notice of information collection under review; application to preserve residence for naturalization: Form N-470.
The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 4, 2003, at 68 FR 33510, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by the BCIS on this proposed information collection.
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 25, 2003. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Department of Homeland Security Desk Officer, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20530.
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: Extension of currently approved collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form N-470. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The information will be used to determine whether an alien who intends to be absent from the United States for a period of one year or more is eligible to preserve residence for naturalization purposes.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 375 responses at 1 hour per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 375 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 Richard A. Sloan, 202-514-3291, Director, Regulations and Forms Services Divisions, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Room 4034, 425 I Street, NW., 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: Ms. Terry O'Malley, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Homeland Security, 7th and D Streets, NW., Washington, DC 20530, (202) 358-3571.
Dated: August 20, 2003.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 03-21727 Filed 8-25-03; 8:45 am]
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