Notices. 60-day notice of information collection under review; emergency Federal law enforcement assistance, File No

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BILLING CODE 4410-10-M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review; emergency Federal law enforcement assistance, File No. OMB-6. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

(ICE)has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until July 13, 2005. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or more of the following four points:

(1)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;

(2)Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the 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:* Extension of a currently approved collection.

(2)*Title of the Form/Collection:* Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance.

(3)*Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection:* No Agency Form Number; (File No. OMB-06). Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

(4)*Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:* Primary: State, local or tribal government. Section 404(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act provides for the reimbursement to States and localities for assistance provided in meeting an immigration emergency.

(5)*An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:* 10 responses at 30 hours per response.

(6)*An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection:* 300 annual burden hours. If you have comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the information collection instrument, you may contact Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529. Dated: May 10, 2005. Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. 05-9663 Filed 5-13-05; 8:45 am]