Notices. 60-Day Notice and request for comments; extension of an existing collection of information
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BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1651-0138] Agency Information Collection Activities: Biometric Identity AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; extension of an existing collection of information. SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP)of the Department of Homeland Security 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: Biometric Identity. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with a change to the burden hours but no change to the information collected. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before October 19, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be mailed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, at 202-325-0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13). The comments should address:
(a)Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;
(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden of the collection of information;
(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
(d)ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and
(e)the annual cost burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document, CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: *Title:* Biometric Identity. *OMB Number:* 1651-0138. *Abstract:* In order to enhance national security, the Department of Homeland Security developed a biometric based entry and exit system capable of improving the information resources available to immigration and border management decision-makers. These biometrics include: Digital fingerprint scans, photographs, facial images and iris images, or other biometric identifiers. Biometrics are collected from those aliens specified in 8 CFR 215.8 and 8 CFR 235.1(f). Non-exempt, non-U.S. citizens will have their facial and iris images captured upon entry to and exit from the United States. The information collected is used to provide assurance of identity and determine admissibility of those seeking entry into the United States. The federal statutes that mandate DHS to create a biometric entry and exit system include: Section 2(a) of the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 (DMIA), Public Law 106-215, 114 Stat. 337 (2000); Section 205 of the Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act of 2000, Public Law 106-396, 114 Stat. 1637, 1641 (2000); Section 414 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act), Public Law 107-56, 115 Stat. 272, 353 (2001); Section 302 of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 (Border Security Act), Public Law 107-173, 116 Stat. 543, 552, (2002); Section 7208 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA), Public Law 108-458, 118 Stat. 3638, 3817 (2004); and Section 711 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Public Law 110-52, 121 Stat. 266 (2007). *Current Actions:* This submission is being made to extend the expiration date with a change to the burden hours based on most recent estimates for the annual number of responses. There are no changes to the information being collected. *Type of Review:* Extension (with change). *Affected Public:* Individuals. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 113,200,000. *Estimated Time per Respondent:* .0097 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 1,098,040. Dated: August 12, 2015. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2015-20400 Filed 8-17-15; 8:45 am]
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- Pub. L. 104-13
- 8 CFR 215.8
- 8 CFR 235.1(f)
- Pub. L. 106-215
- 114 Stat. 337
- Pub. L. 106-396
- 114 Stat. 1637
- Pub. L. 107-56
- Pub. L. 107-173
- 116 Stat. 543
- Pub. L. 108-458
- 118 Stat. 3638
- Pub. L. 110-52
- 121 Stat. 266
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Notices
60-Day Notice and request for comments; extension of an existing collection of information
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104-13
Cite8 CFR 215.8
Cite8 CFR 235.1(f)
Pub. L.Pub. L. 106-215
Stat.114 Stat. 337
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