Approved for 9
months. Upon resubmission, DHS will address the following: (1) how
the NSEERS program is folded into the US VISIT system for entry and
exit; (2) how DHS informs the public prior to entry into the U.S.
of their requirements under NSEERS program; and (3) whether and how
the NSEERS program will be revised (through regulatory changes or
revisions to the information collection requirements), in light of
US VISIT, particularly with respect to the "call-in" portion of the
program. Further, DHS will provide, by data element, the utility of
each piece of information collected under this clearance, based
upon the information gathered to date. The Department shall assess
the utility of this information in identifying individuals who pose
a terrorist threat to the U.S. Further, DHS will transfer this
collection from the former INS OMB number (1115-0254) to the
appropriate DHS OMB number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2004
02/29/2004
06/30/2003
140,000
0
140,000
70,000
0
70,000
0
0
0
This information collection is
contained in the INS final rule which amends the regulations to
require certain nonimmigrant aliens to make specific reports to the
INS upon arrival; approximately 30 days after arrival; every 12
months after arrival; upon certain events, such as change of
address, employment, or schoo; and at the time they leave the
United States.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.