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[Federal Register: July 3, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 128)] [Notices] [Page 39957]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

Action: Request OMB emergency approval; Application for Waiver of Ground of Excludability, Form I-601.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) has submitted an emergency information collection request (ICR) utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with section 1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (a)(2)(iii) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The BCIS has determined that it cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under this part because normal clearance procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of information. BCIS is requesting emergency review from OMB of this information collection to ensure benefits of an applicant under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Therefore, OMB approval has been requested by June 30, 2003. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. All comments and/or questions pertaining to this pending request for emergency approval must be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Ms. Karen Lee, DHS Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Comments regarding the emergency submission of this information collection may also be submitted via facsimile to Ms. Lee at 202-395-6974.

During the first 60 days of this same period, a regular review of this information collection is also being undertaken. During the regular review period, the BCIS requests written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning this information collection. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 2, 2003. During the 60-day regular review, all comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include obtaining a copy of the information collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan, 202-514-3291, Director, Regulations and Forms Services Division, Room 4307, 425 I Street, NW., Washington, DC 20536. 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 for Waiver of Ground of Excludability.

(3) Agency form number, iF any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-601. 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 collected on this form will be used by the BCIS to determine whether the applicant is eligible for a waiver of excludability under section 212 of the Act.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 3,000 responses at 30 minutes (.50 hours) per response.

(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 1,500 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 Division, Room 4307, 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 Mr. Richard A. Sloan.

Dated: June 27, 2003. Richard A. Sloan,

Department Clearance Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.

[FR Doc. 03-16797 Filed 7-2-03; 8:45 am]

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Title of Rule	Type of Rule	Date Published	FR Cite
July 2003
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review - Request OMB Emergency Approval; Application for Waiver of Ground of Excludability, Form I-601	Notice	07/03/03	68 FR 39957
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application Requirements for the Adjustment of Status under Section 586 of Public Law 106-249, OMB-27	Notice	07/03/03	68 FR 39956
BCIS: Extension of the Designation of Montserrat Under Temporary Protected Status Program	Notice	07/01/03	68 FR 39106 Text PDF
June 2003
CBP: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement, Form I-775	Notice	06/26/03	68 FR 38085
CBP: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Report of Complaint, Form I-847	Notice	06/26/03	68 FR 38084
BCIS: Implementation of Class Action Judgment in Proyecto San Pablo v INS; Revised Form	Notice	06/24/03	68 FR 37508
DHS: Powers and Authorities of Officers and Employees; Revisions to the Internal Review Process for Alleged Violations of the Standards for Enforcement Activities	Final Rule	06/13/03	68 FR 35282 Text PDF
DHS: Authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security; Parole Authority	Final Rule	06/12/03	68 FR 35151 Text PDF
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, EZ Affidavit of Support Under Sec. 213 of the Act, and Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption; Forms I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ, and I-864W	Notice	06/11/03	68 FR 34995
ICE: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application - Alternative Inspection Services, Form I-823	Notice	06/04/03	68 FR 33519
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection under Review, Request OMB Emergency Approval: Interagency Record of Individual Requesting Change/Adjustment to or from A or G Status, or Requesting A, G or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization, Form I-566	Notice	06/04/03	68 FR 33513
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Immigration Bond, Form I-352	Notice	06/04/03	68 FR 33512
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review, Request OMB Emergency Approval: Application for Advance Permission to Return to Unrelinquished Domicile, Form I-191	Notice	06/04/03	68 FR 33511
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review, Request OMB Emergency Approval: Affidavit of Support, Form I-134	Notice	06/04/03	68 FR 33511
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization, Form N-470	Notice	06/04/03	68 FR 33510
May 2003
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review, I-130	Notice	05/09/03	68 FR 25054
BCIS: Extension of the Designation of Honduras Under Temporary Protected Status Program; Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documentation for Hondurans	Notice	05/05/03	68 FR 23744 Text PDF
BCIS: Extension of the Designation of Nicaragua Under Temporary Protected Status Program; Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documentation for Nicaraguans	Notice	05/05/03	68 FR 23748 Text PDF
April 2003
BCIS: Electronic Signature on Applications and Petitions for Immigration and Naturalization Benefits	Interim Final Rule	04/29/03	68 FR 23009 Text PDF
BCBP: Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties	Notice	04/25/03	68 FR 20398
BCBP: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Allowance in Duties	Notice	04/25/03	68 FR 20397
BCBP: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles	Notice	04/25/03	68 FR 20397
BCBP: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Declaration of Free Entry of Returned American Products	Notice	04/25/03	68 FR 20396
BCBP: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Free Admittance Under Conditions of Emergency	Notice	04/25/03	68 FR 20396
BCBP: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Harbor Maintenance Fee	Notice	04/25/03	68 FR 20395
BCBP: Paperless Drawback Prototype: Delay of Commecement of Test and Reopening of Application Period, Correction	Notice	04/24/03	68 FR 20225
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Foreign Assembler’s Declaration (With Endorsement by Importer)	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19554
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application for Foreign Trade Zone Admission and /or Status Transaction, Application for Foreign Trade Zone Activity Report	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19554
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Crew Members Declaration	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19555
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Protest	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19555
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application/Permit/Special License, Unlading/Lading Overtime Service	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19556
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Importers Declaration/Shippers Declaration	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19556
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Petroleum Refineries in Foreign Trade Subzones	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19557
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Exportation of Used Self-Propelled Vehicles	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19557
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Serially Numbered Substantial Holders or Containers	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19558
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Certificate of Registration	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19558
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Delivery Ticket	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19560
BCBP: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Administrative Rulings	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19560
BCBP: Cancellation of Customs Broker License Due to Death of the License Holder	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19561
BCBP: Retraction of Revocation Notice	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19562
BCBP: Cancellation of Customs Broker License	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19562
BCBP: Cancellation of Customs Broker License	Notice	04/21/03	68 FR 19562
BCBP: Paperless Drawback Prototype: Delay of Commencement of Test and Reopening of Application Period	Notice	04/17/03	68 FR 18994
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Checklist for on-site review of schools	Notice	04/02/03	68 FR 16064
ICE: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Biographical information/program eligibility questionnaire and practitioner fraud pilot program initial interview form, Forms I-908 and I-909	Notice	04/01/03	68 FR 15736
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Applicant Survey, Form G-942	Notice	04/01/03	68 FR 15734
BCIS: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Contacts Concerning Project Speak Out, Form G-1046	Notice	04/01/03	68 FR 15734
March 2003
Attorney General's Evaluations of the Designations of Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Uruguay as Participants Under the Visa Waiver Program	Interim Rule	03/07/03	68 FR 10954 Text PDF
Authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security; Delegations of Authority; Immigration Laws	Final Rule	03/06/03	68 FR 10921 Text PDF
Automated Inspection Services - Extension of Enrollment Period	Interim Rule	03/04/03	68 FR 10143 Text PDF
Notice of Information Collection Under Review, National Security Entry-Exit Registration System	Notice	03/03/03	68 FR 10034

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