[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 9452-9453] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5110] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; Application for asylum and withholding of removal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) utilizing emergency review procedures, 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 February 11, 1997 at 62 FR 6270, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. The INS cannot wait for the 60-day comment period to close since the effective date for implementation of the revised Form I-589 is April 1, 1997. No comment have been received by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. OMB approval has been requested by March 7, 1997. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Richard Sloan (202-616-7600). Comments and questions about the ICR listed below should be forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Ms. Debra Bond, 202-395-7316, Department of Justice Desk Officer, Room 10235, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. [[Page 9453]] 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: Revision of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form I-589. Office of International Affairs, Asylum Division, 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. The information collected is used by the INS and EOIR to access eligibility of persons applying for asylum and withholding of deportation. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of times estimated for an average respondent to respond: 80,000 responses at three and one half (3.5) hours per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 280,000 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 202-616-7600, Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Room 5307, 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. If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Office, 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: February 24, 1997. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 97-5110 Filed 2-28-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-M