The request for
emergency approval of this information collection is granted, with
the understanding that the collection of information relating to
the departure requirements of the interim final rule is limited to
the scope of the pilot tests of various means of collecting this
data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2004
09/30/2004
3,000,000
0
0
12,600
0
0
1,008,000
0
0
Congressional mandate for an entry and
exit system; U.S. VISIT Program is to collect, maintain, and share
information on foreign nationals, to enhance national security,
facilitate legitimate trade and travel, and ensure the integrity of
immigration system.
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.