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OMB Control No:
1600-0006
ICR Reference No:
201005-1600-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200703-1600-001
Agency/Subagency:
DHS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
U.S. Visitor Immigrant Status and Indicator Technology (US-VISIT)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/20/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/27/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2010
Responses
156,732,422
0
156,732,422
Time Burden (Hours)
1,520,304
0
658,276
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
US-VISIT collects and disseminates information from individuals during their entry into and exit from the United States. This information is disseminated to specific DHS components; other federal agencies; federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; and the federal intelligence community to assist in the decisions they make related to, and in support of, the homeland security mission. Additionally, information may be shared with international partners in support of counter terrorism and international travel security. Information shared includes biographic, travel history, travel document, and biometric information (photographs and fingerscans) pertaining to covered individuals. No personally identifiable information is collected other than that which is necessary and relevant for the purposes of US-VISIT. US-VISITs mission is to collect, maintain, and share information, including biometric identifiers, on foreign nationals to assist U.S. Government officials in determining whether individuals (1) should be prohibited from entering the United States; (2) can receive, extend, change, or adjust immigration status; (3) have overstayed or otherwise violated the terms of their admission; (4) should be apprehended or detained for law enforcement action; or (5) need special protection/attention (e.g., refugees). US-VISIT provides biometric identification and analysis for homeland security decision makers. Additionally, US-VISIT supports DHS programs ability to: electronically verify using biometrics that the person presenting a credential is the person to whom it was issued; make biometrically-based screening information available for subsequent interactions by DHS programs and support recurrent vetting based on biometrics; store and match biometrics associated with DHS and other agency encounters with links to the appropriate case tracking systems and provide the ability for biometrics to be associated with multiple credentials; and ensure opportunities for redress and provide a mechanism for individual to ask for correction of their including biometric records.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 215 114
Name of Law: Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 10809
03/09/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 28034
05/19/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
US-VISIT Travel Brochure
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
156,732,422
156,732,422
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,520,304
658,276
0
0
862,028
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The increased hourly burden now takes into account the an officer takes to provide verbal instructions to the respondent. The collection of 10 fingerprints, as well as including time for officer instructions and collection of a digital photograph has expanded the time of collection from 15 seconds to 35 seconds (0.0097 hr).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$53,211,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Tyrone Huff 202 447-0106 tyrone.huff@associates.dhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
05/27/2010
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