# Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A99-11211

## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** May 5, 1999
- **Citation:** 64 FR 24187

## Text

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB Emergency Approval; Sworn Statement of Refugee
Applying for Admission to the United States.

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The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service
(INS) 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 INS 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. INS is requesting emergency review from OMB of this
information collection to ensure compliance with the Vice President's
statement that the United States begin processing refugees from
Kosovar. Emergency review and approval of this ICR ensures that the
Kosovar refugees are processed as expeditiously as possible. Therefore,
OMB approval has been requested by April 29, 1999. 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: Mr. Stuart Shapiro, 202-395-7316, Department of Justice Desk
Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Comments regarding the emergency
submission of this information collection may also be submitted via
facsimile to Mr. Shapiro 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 INS requests written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning this
information collection. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted
until July 6, 1999. 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, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 5307, 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: New collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Sworn Statement of Refugee
Applying for Admission to the United States.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form G-646, Office of
International Affairs, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. This form
provides the grounds for admissibility to the United States as they
apply to refugees. The information collected allows INS to make
admissibility determinations for refugees.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 75,000
responses at 30 minutes (.50 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 37,500 annual burden hours.
If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B.
Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division,
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: April 29, 1999.
Richard A. Sloan,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Immigration and Naturalization Service.
[FR Doc. 99-11211 Filed 5-4-99; 8:45 am]
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