Approved
consistent with clarification in INS memo of 12-9-99 and prototype
of revised form attached. This prototype which includes a corrected
burden statement, and more prominently displays the voluntary
nature of the form will be put in use by April 2000.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2001
01/31/2001
12/31/1999
20,000
0
20,000
3,320
0
3,320
0
0
0
This collection of information is used
in making inquiries of persons in the United States or abroad
concerning the whereabouts of aliens and requests departure
information required by the INS when initial investigation to
locate the alien or verify his or her departure is
unsuccessful.
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.