Approved. INS
originally did not submit the correct documents that indicate what
information would be collected under this OMB number. This
information collection will expire in January 2003. Prior to
January 2003, INS will have submitted an information collection
request for all passengers arriving and departing the U.S., as
required by Section 402 of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa
Reform Act 2002. INS will ensure that proper notice and comment is
received for this forthcoming information collection request. INS
will inform carriers of the OMB number, expiration date, and burden
estimates for this information collection (1115-0255) via the
attached talking points and memo. OMB notes that INS failed to
submit the information collection request for arrival passenger
data, required by the Aviation Security Act 2001 (Section 115). INS
will ensure that no future violations of this nature will
occur.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2003
04/30/2003
600
0
0
36,500
0
0
0
0
0
Section 217(h) of the INA requires an
automated entry and exit control system by specifying those
passenger data elements that must be electronically transmitted to
the INS by carriers seeking to transport Visa Waiver Program
passengers into and out of the U.S. on or after October 1,
2002.
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.