[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 176 (Monday, September 12, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56222-56223]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23241]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1125-0003]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed collection;
Comments Request: Fee Waiver Request
ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration
Review (EOIR) will be submitting the following information collection
request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The
proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from
the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection
was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 76, Number 128,
page 39122-39123, on July 5, 2011, allowing for a 60 day comment
period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days
for public comment until October 12, 2011. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments concerning this information collection should be
sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure
your comments are received is to e-mail them to [email protected] or fax them to 202-395-7285. All comments should
reference the 8 digit OMB number for the collection or the title of the
collection. If you have questions concerning the collection, please
call Robin M. Stutman at (703) 305-0470, or the DOJ Desk Officer at
202-395-3176.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following
four points:
--Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information will have practical utility;
--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;
--Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and
--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 a Currently
Approved Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Fee Waiver Request.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: Form EOIR
26A. Executive Office for Immigration Review, United States Department
of Justice.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: An individual submitting an appeal
or motion to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Other: None. Abstract:
The information on the fee waiver request form is used by the board of
Immigration Appeals to determine whether the requisite fee for a motion
or appeal will be waived due to an individual's financial situation.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is
estimated that 5,970 respondents will complete the form annually with
an average of one hour per response. An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an
estimated 5,970 total burden hours associated with this collection
annually.
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If additional information is required, contact: Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street, NE., Room 2E-508, Washington, DC
20530.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2011-23241 Filed 9-9-11; 8:45 am]
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