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Dated: , 2007. Biologics Evaluation and Research III. Comments Jeffrey Shuren, (HFM–17), Food and Drug Interested persons , at any time, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, submit to the Division of Dockets [FR Doc. E7–21268 Filed 10–26–07; 8:45 am] suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852–1448, Management (see ADDRESSES) written or BILLING CODE 4160–01–S 301–827–6210. electronic comments regarding the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: guidance. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper I. Background DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND copies of any mailed comments, except HUMAN SERVICES FDA is announcing the availability of that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified Food and Drug Administration a document entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Considerations for Plasmid with the docket number found in the [Docket No. 2005D–0047] DNA Vaccines for Infectious Disease brackets in the heading of this Indications,’’ dated 2007. The document. A copy of the guidance and Guidance for Industry: Considerations guidance is intended to assist received comments are available for for Plasmid Deoxyribonucleic Acid manufacturers and sponsors in the public examination in the Division of Vaccines for Infectious Disease development of DNA vaccines to Dockets Management between 9 a.m. Indications; Availability prevent infectious diseases. The and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, document describes the manufacturing IV. Electronic Access HHS. information that should be submitted to Persons with access to the Internet ACTION: Notice. CBER for a new vaccine product for clinical study under an investigational may obtain the guidance at either http:// SUMMARY: The Food and Drug new drug application (IND). Plasmid www.fda.gov/cber/guidelines.htm or Administration (FDA) is announcing the DNA products intended for non- http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ availability of a document entitled infectious therapeutic indications are default.htm. ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Considerations not addressed in the guidance. This Dated: October 22, 2007. for Plasmid DNA Vaccines for Infectious guidance supersedes the guidance Jeffrey Shuren, Disease Indications’’ dated November document entitled ‘‘Points to Consider Assistant Commissioner for Policy. 2007. The guidance document is on Plasmid DNA Vaccines for [FR Doc. E7–21266 Filed 10–26–07; 8:45 am] intended to assist manufacturers and Preventive Infectious Disease BILLING CODE 4160–01–S sponsors in the development of Indications’’ dated 1996. In deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) vaccines addition, the guidance announced in to prevent infectious diseases. The this notice finalizes the draft guidance DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND guidance supersedes the guidance dated 2005. SECURITY document entitled ‘‘Points to Consider In the Federal Register of February on Plasmid DNA Vaccines for 18, 2005 (70 FR 8378), FDA announced U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Preventive Infectious Disease the availability of the draft guidance of Services Indications’’ dated December 1996. In the same title dated February 2005. FDA addition, the guidance announced in received several comments on the draft [CIS No. 2416–07; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2007–0052] this notice finalizes the draft guidance guidance, and those comments were of the same title dated February 2005. considered as the guidance was RIN–1615–ZA54 DATES: Submit written or electronic finalized. In addition, editorial changes comments on agency guidances at any were made to improve clarity. Termination of the Designation of time. Submit written requests for single The guidance is being issued Burundi for Temporary Protected copies of the guidance to the Office of consistent with FDA’s good guidance Status; Automatic Extension of Communication, Training, and practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). Employment Authorization Manufacturers Assistance (HFM–40), The guidance represents FDA’s current Documentation for Burundi TPS Center for Biologics Evaluation and thinking on this topic. It does not create Beneficiaries Research (CBER), Food and Drug or confer any rights for or on any person AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, and does not operate to bind FDA or the suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852–1448. Immigration Services, Department of public. An alternative approach may be Homeland Security (DHS). Send one self-addressed adhesive label used if such approach satisfies the ACTION: Notice. to assist the office in processing your requirements of the applicable statutes requests. The guidance may also be and regulations. SUMMARY: Following a review of country obtained by mail by calling CBER at 1– conditions and consultations with the 800–835–4709 or 301–827–1800. See II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Secretary of State and other appropriate the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section This guidance refers to previously Government agencies, the Secretary of for electronic access to the guidance approved collections of information Homeland Security has determined that document. found in FDA regulations. These the temporary protected status (TPS) ADDRESSES: Submit written comments collections of information are subject to designation for Burundi should be on the guidance to the Division of review by the Office of Management and terminated. This termination will not Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork take effect until , 2009, to provide and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– for an orderly transition. This Notice Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. 3520). The collection of information informs the public of the termination of Submit electronic comments to http:// mentioned in the guidance regarding the the TPS designation for Burundi and www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. submission of manufacturer’s sets forth procedures for nationals of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: information in an IND was approved Burundi (or aliens having no nationality Joseph L. Okrasinski, Jr., Center for under OMB control number 0910–0014. who last habitually resided in Burundi)

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with TPS to re-register for TPS benefits. Customer Service Center at 1–800–375– for Burundi by publishing a notice in Re-registration is limited to persons who 5283 (TTY 1–800–767–1833). the Federal Register at 64 FR 61123. have previously registered for TPS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Since that time, TPS for Burundi has under the designation of Burundi and been extended seven times based upon Abbreviations and Terms Used in This a determination that the conditions whose application has been granted or Document remains pending. Burundians (or aliens warranting the designation continued to having no nationality who last Act—Immigration and Nationality Act be met. 65 FR 67404 (, ASC—USCIS Application Support Center habitually resided in Burundi) who DHS—Department of Homeland Security 2000); 66 FR 46027 ( 31, 2001); have not previously been granted TPS, DOS—Department of State 67 FR 55875 (, 2002); 68 FR or who do not already have a pending EAD—Employment Authorization Document 52405 ( 3, 2003); 69 FR 60165 application for TPS under the Secretary—Secretary of Homeland Security (, 2004); 70 FR 52425 designation for Burundi, may not file TPS—Temporary Protected Status (, 2005); 71 FR 54300 under Late Initial Filing (LIFs) USCIS—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration (, 2006). The most recent provisions, which are only allowed Services extension became effective on during an extension of a designation of What authority does the Secretary of , 2006, and is due to expire TPS. Homeland Security have to terminate on , 2007. Given the timeframes involved with the designation of Burundi for TPS? Over the past year, DHS and the processing TPS re-registration Department of State (DOS) have Section 244(b)(1) of the Immigration applications, the Department of continued to review conditions in and Nationality Act (Act), 8 U.S.C. Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes Burundi. Based upon this review, DHS 1254a(b)(1), authorizes the Secretary of the possibility that re-registrants may has determined that the TPS designation Homeland Security (Secretary), after not receive a new Employment of Burundi should be terminated consultation with appropriate agencies Authorization Document (EAD) until because the armed conflict is no longer of the Government, to designate a after their current EAD expires on ongoing and because the extraordinary foreign state (or part thereof) for TPS. November 2, 2007. Accordingly, this and temporary conditions that formed The Secretary may then grant TPS to Notice automatically extends the the basis of the designation have eligible nationals of that foreign state (or validity of EADs issued under the TPS improved to such a degree that they no aliens having no nationality who last designation of Burundi for six months, longer prevent Burundians (or aliens habitually resided in that state). 8 U.S.C. through May 2, 2008, and explains how having no nationality who last 1254a(a)(1)(A). TPS beneficiaries and their employers habitually resided in Burundi) from At least 60 days before the expiration may determine which EADs are returning to their home country in of the TPS designation, or any extension automatically extended. New EADs with safety. thereof, the Secretary, after the , 2009, expiration date will be A comprehensive cease-fire was consultations with appropriate agencies issued to eligible TPS beneficiaries who signed in September 2006 with the final of the Government, must review the timely re-register and apply for an EAD. remaining rebel group, the Parti Pour la conditions in a foreign state designated Liberation du People Hutu-Forces DATES: The termination of the TPS for TPS to determine whether the Nationales de Liberation (Party for the designation for Burundi is effective conditions for the TPS designation Liberation of the Hutu People-National 12:01 a.m., local time, May 2, 2009. To continue to be met and, if so, the length Liberation Forces) (also known as the maintain TPS benefits for the 18 months of an extension. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)(A), PALIPEHUTU–FNL or the FNL). The leading up to the effective date of the (C). If the Secretary determines that the security situation has also improved in termination, Burundi TPS beneficiaries foreign state no longer meets the the last year. As of December 2006, must comply with the re-registration conditions for the TPS designation, he 21,769 former combatants of the armed requirements described in this Notice. must terminate the designation. Such forces and former rebel groups have The 60-day re-registration period begins termination may not take effect earlier demobilized. Furthermore, since 2002, October 29, 2007, and will remain in than 60 days after the date of Notice of 319,000 Burundian refugees have effect until , 2007. termination is published in the Federal returned to their homes. In addition, the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Register. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)(B). The Government of Burundi requested that Shelly Hock, Status and Family Branch, Secretary may determine the the United Nations Operation in Office of Service Center Operations, appropriate effective date of the Burundi (ONUB) terminate at the end of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration termination for the purpose of providing 2006, and the United Nations role has Services, Department of Homeland an orderly transition. 8 U.S.C. changed from peacekeeping to Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, 1254a(b)(3)(B); 8 U.S.C. 1254a(d)(3). supporting the development process. NW., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20529, Since the last extension of TPS for telephone (202) 272–1533. This is not a Why did the Secretary decide to Burundi, the country has shown toll-free call. Further information will terminate the TPS designation of positive developments in what were also be available at local USCIS offices Burundi? then ongoing peace talks with the FNL. upon publication of this Notice and on On , 1997, the Attorney This year, the Government of Burundi the USCIS Web site at http:// General published a Notice in the and the FNL have begun steps to www.uscis.gov. Note: The phone Federal Register, at 62 FR 59735, reintegrate former FNL rebels into number provided here is solely for designating Burundi for TPS based upon society. The implementation of a questions regarding this notice and the ongoing armed conflict and general cease-fire throughout the information contained herein. It is not extraordinary and temporary conditions country, progress in the efforts of for individual case status inquiries. within the country. The Attorney reconstruction and rebuilding, and Applicants seeking information about General extended the designation active encouragement of refugees to the status of their individual case can finding that the conditions prompting repatriate indicate that conditions that check Case Status Online available at designation continued to exist (63 FR warranted the initial designation of TPS the USCIS Web site listed above, or 59334). In November 1999, the Attorney in 1997 and the re-designation in 1999 applicants may call the USCIS National General extended and re-designated TPS no longer continue to be met. There are

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approximately 30 nationals of Burundi (2) To maintain TPS and related the TPS designation period. 8 U.S.C. (or aliens having no nationality who last benefits until the effective date of the 1254a(a)(1). Failure to re-register habitually resided in Burundi) who termination (May 2, 2009), a national of without good cause will result in the have been granted TPS. Burundi (or an alien having no withdrawal of your temporary protected Based upon this review, the Secretary nationality who last habitually resided status and possibly your removal from finds, after consultation with the in Burundi) who was granted TPS and the . 8 U.S.C. appropriate Government agencies, that who has not had TPS withdrawn must 1254a(c)(3)(C). re-register during the 60-day re- the armed conflict is no longer ongoing, If I am currently registered for TPS or that the extraordinary and temporary registration period from October 29, have a pending application for TPS, conditions that prompted the 2007 until December 28, 2007. how do I re-register to renew my benefits designation and re-designation of (3) To re-register, aliens must follow until the effective date of the Burundi for TPS no longer prevent the filing procedures set forth in this termination (May 2, 2009)? Burundians (or aliens having no Notice. nationality who last habitually resided Dated: , 2007. Please submit the proper forms and in Burundi) from returning in safety, Michael Chertoff, fees according to Table 1 below. All and that the designation of Burundi for Secretary. applicants are strongly encouraged to TPS should be terminated. See 8 U.S.C. Temporary Protected Status Filing pay close and careful attention when 1254a(b)(3)(A); 8 U.S.C. 1254(b)(3)(B). Guidelines filling out the required forms to help Notice of Termination of the ensure that their dates of birth, alien If I currently have benefits through the Designation of Burundi for TPS registration numbers, spelling of their TPS designation of Burundi and would names, and other required information By the authority vested in me under like to maintain those benefits until the are correctly entered on the forms. section 244(b)(3) of the Act, and after effective date of the termination (May 2, Aliens who have previously registered consulting with the appropriate 2009), do I need to re-register for TPS? for TPS, but whose applications remain Government agencies, I have Yes. If you already have received TPS pending, should follow these determined that the conditions that benefits through the TPS designation of instructions if they wish to renew their prompted designation of Burundi for Burundi, your benefits will expire at TPS benefits. All TPS re-registration TPS no longer support the TPS 11:59 p.m. on November 2, 2007. All applications submitted without the designation. Accordingly, I order as TPS beneficiaries must comply with the required fees will be returned to the follows: re-registration requirements described applicant. All fee waiver requests (1) The designation of Burundi under in this Notice in order to maintain TPS should be filed in accordance with 8 section 244(b)(1)(C) of the Immigration benefits through May 1, 2009. TPS CFR 244.20. If you received an EAD and Nationality Act is terminated benefits include temporary protection during the most recent registration effective 12:01 a.m., local time, May 2, against removal from the United States period, please submit a photocopy of 2009. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)(B), (d)(3). and employment authorization during the front and back of your EAD.

TABLE 1.—APPLICATION FORMS AND APPLICATION FEES

If— And— Then—

You are re-registering for TPS ...... You are applying for an extension of your You must complete and file the Form I–765, EAD valid through May 1, 2009. Application for Employment Authorization, with the fee of $340 or a fee waiver re- quest. You must also submit Form I–821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, with no fee. You are re-registering for TPS ...... You are NOT applying for renewal of your You must complete and file the Form I–765 EAD. with no fee and Form I–821 with no fee. Note: DO NOT check any box for the ques- tion ‘‘I am applying for’’ listed on Form I– 765, as you are NOT requesting an EAD benefit. Your previous TPS application is still pending ... You are applying to renew your temporary You must complete and file the Form I–765 treatment benefits (i.e., an EAD with cat- with the fee of $340 or a fee waiver re- egory ‘‘c-19’’ on its face). quest. You must also submit Form I–821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, with no fee.

Certain applicants must also submit a Biometric Service Fee (See Table 2).

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TABLE 2.—BIOMETRIC SERVICE FEES

If— And— Then—

You are 14 years of age or older ...... 1. You are re-registering for TPS, or You must submit a Biometric Service fee of 2. Your TPS application is still pending and $80 or a fee waiver request. you are applying to renew temporary treat- ment benefits (i.e., EAD with category ‘‘C– 19’’ on its face). You are younger than 14 years of age ...... You are applying for an EAD ...... You must submit a Biometric Service fee of $80 or a fee waiver request. You are younger than 14 years of age ...... You are NOT applying for an EAD ...... You do NOT need to submit a Biometric Serv- ice fee.

What edition of the Form I–821 should found in the bottom right corner of the Where should I submit my application I submit? form. The proper form can be found on for TPS? Only the edition of Form I–821 dated the Internet at http://www.uscis.gov or by calling the USCIS forms hotline at 1– Please reference Table 3 below to see , 2004, or later will be where to mail your specific application. accepted. The revision date can be 800–870–3676.

TABLE 3.—APPLICATION MAILING DIRECTIONS

Or, for Non-United States Postal Service If— Then Mail to— (USPS) deliveries, Mail to—

You are applying for re-registration or applying U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to renew your temporary treatment benefits. Attn: TPS Burundi, P.O. Box 6943, Chi- Attn: TPS Burundi, 427 S. LaSalle—3rd cago, IL 60680–6943. Floor, Chicago, IL 60605–1029. You were granted TPS by an Immigration U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals. Attn: TPS Burundi, P.O. Box 8677, Chi- Attn: TPS Burundi, [EOIR/Additional Docu- cago, IL 60680–8677. ments], 427 S. LaSalle—3rd Floor, Chi- cago, IL 60605–1029.

How will I know if I need to submit supporting documentation with my application package? See Table 4 below to determine if you need to submit supporting documentation.

TABLE 4.—WHO SHOULD SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION?

If— Then—

One or more of the questions listed in Part 4, Question 2 of Form I– You must submit an explanation, on a separate sheet(s) of paper, and/ 821 applies to you. or additional documentation must be provided. You may NOT file electronically. You were granted TPS by an Immigration Judge or the Board of Immi- You must include evidence of the grant of TPS (such as an order from gration Appeals. the Immigration Judge) with your application package. You may NOT file electronically.

Can I file my application electronically? of any felony or two or more without good cause, or if the alien fails If you are filing for re-registration and misdemeanors committed in the United to maintain continuous physical do not need to submit supporting States are ineligible for TPS under presence in the United States. See 8 documentation with your application, section 244(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(3)(A)–(C). U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(B)(i), as are aliens you may file your application Does TPS lead to lawful permanent described in the bars to asylum in electronically. To file your application residence? electronically, follow directions on the section 208(b)(2)(A) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. USCIS Web site at: http:// 1158(b)(2)(A). See 8 U.S.C. No. TPS is a temporary benefit that www.uscis.gov. 1254a(c)(2)(B)(ii). does not lead to lawful permanent residence or confer any other Are certain aliens ineligible for TPS? If I currently have TPS, can I lose my TPS benefits? immigration status. 8 U.S.C. 1254a(f)(1) Yes. There are certain criminal and and (h). When a country’s TPS terrorism-related inadmissibility An individual granted TPS will have designation is terminated, TPS grounds that render an alien ineligible his or her TPS withdrawn if the alien is beneficiaries will maintain the same for TPS. See 8 U.S.C. 1254a(c)(2)(A)(iii). not in fact eligible for TPS, if the alien immigration status that they held prior Further, aliens who have been convicted fails to timely re-register for TPS to TPS (unless that status has expired or

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been terminated), or any other status have not previously applied for TPS Employment Authorization Document they may have acquired while registered cannot establish eligibility for TPS Automatic Extension Guidelines for TPS. Accordingly, if an alien held no under the ‘‘late initial registration’’ Who is eligible to receive an automatic lawful immigration status prior to being provisions. Late initial filings are only extension of his or her EAD from granted TPS and did not obtain any permitted during an extension of a TPS November 3, 2007 to May 2, 2008? other status during the TPS period, he designation, pursuant to 8 CFR To receive an automatic extension of or she will revert to unlawful status 244.2(f)(2), not when the TPS an EAD, an individual must be a upon the termination of the TPS designation is being terminated. Thus, designation. Once the Secretary national of Burundi (or an alien having Burundians (or aliens having no no nationality who last habitually determines that a TPS designation nationality who last habitually resided should be terminated, aliens who had resided in Burundi) who has applied for in Burundi) who have not previously and received an EAD under the TPS under that designation, and who do filed for TPS and been granted, or who not hold any other lawful immigration designation of Burundi for TPS and who do not already have a pending status, are expected to plan for their has not had TPS withdrawn or denied. application for TPS under the departure from the United States. This automatic extension is limited to designation for Burundi, may not file EADs issued on Form I–766, May I apply for another immigration under late initial filing provisions. Late Employment Authorization Document, benefit while registered for TPS? initial registration applications bearing an expiration date of November Yes. Registration for TPS does not submitted to USCIS under the Burundi 2, 2007. These EADs must also bear the prevent you from applying for designation will be denied. notation ‘‘A–12’’ or ‘‘C–19’’ on the face nonimmigrant status, filing for of the card under ‘‘Category.’’ How does the termination of TPS affect adjustment of status based on an nationals of Burundi (or aliens having If I am currently registered under the immigrant petition, or applying for any no nationality who last habitually designation of Burundi for TPS and am other immigration benefit or protection. re-registering for TPS, how do I receive 8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(5). For the purposes of resided in Burundi) who currently receive TPS benefits? an extension of my EAD after the change of status and adjustment of automatic six-month extension? status, an alien is considered as being Once the termination of Burundi’s TPS re-registrants will receive a in, and maintaining, lawful status as a TPS designation becomes effective on nonimmigrant during the period in notice in the mail with instructions as May 2, 2009, these TPS beneficiaries which the alien is granted TPS. See 8 to whether or not they will be required will maintain the same immigration U.S.C. 1254a(f)(4). to appear at a USCIS Application status they held prior to TPS (unless Support Center (ASC) for biometrics How does an application for TPS affect that status has expired or been collection. To increase efficiency and my application for asylum or other terminated), if any, or any other status improve customer service, USCIS will immigration benefits? they may have acquired while registered reuse previously-captured biometrics, An application for TPS does not affect for TPS. Accordingly, if an alien held no whenever possible, and conduct the an application for asylum or any other lawful immigration status prior to being security checks using those biometrics, immigration benefit. Denial of an granted TPS and did not obtain any so that you may not be required to application for asylum or any other other status during the TPS period, he appear at an ASC. immigration benefit does not affect an or she will revert to unlawful status Regardless of whether you are applicant’s TPS eligibility, although the upon the effective date of termination of required to appear at an ASC, you are grounds for denying one form of relief the TPS designation (May 2, 2009). required to pay the biometrics fee may also be grounds for denying TPS. during this re-registration. The fee will After termination, former TPS For example, a person who has been cover the USCIS costs associated with beneficiaries will no longer be eligible convicted of a particularly serious crime the use of the collected biometrics for for a stay of removal or employment is not eligible for asylum or TPS. See 8 FBI and other background checks. If you U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)(A)(ii) and 8 U.S.C. authorization based on TPS. TPS-related are required to report to an ASC, you 1254a(c)(2)(B)(ii). EADs issued under the Burundi must bring the following documents: (1) designation will expire and will not be your receipt notice for your re- Does this Notice allow nationals of renewed or extended. registration application; (2) your ASC Burundi (or aliens having no nationality Termination of the TPS designation appointment notice; and (3) your who last habitually resided in Burundi) for Burundi does not necessarily affect current EAD. If no further action is who entered the United States after required for your case, you will receive November 9, 1999, to file for TPS? pending applications for other forms of immigration relief or protection. Former a new EAD by mail valid through May No. This Notice terminating the TPS TPS beneficiaries, however, will begin 1, 2009. If your case requires further designation for Burundi does not change to accrue unlawful presence as of May resolution, USCIS will contact you in the required dates of continuous writing to explain what additional 2, 2009, unless they have been granted residence and continuous physical information, if any, is necessary to another immigration status or protection presence in the United States. This resolve your case. Once your case is or if they have certain applications Notice does not expand TPS eligibility resolved and if your application is to those who are not currently registered pending. An alien is deemed to be approved, you will receive a new EAD for TPS under the designation of unlawfully present if the alien is present in the mail with an expiration date of Burundi. in the United States after the expiration May 1, 2009. of the period of stay authorized or is May I register under the late initial present in the United States without May I request an interim EAD at my registration provisions at this time? being admitted or paroled. See 8 U.S.C. local District Office? No. Certain nationals of Burundi (or 1182(a)(9)(B), (C) (aliens unlawfully No. USCIS will not be issuing interim aliens having no nationality who last present). EADs to TPS applicants and re- habitually resided in Burundi) who registrants at District Offices.

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How may employers determine whether How may employers determine an ACTION: Notice; request for comments. an EAD has been automatically employee’s eligibility for employment extended for six months through May 2, once the automatic six-month extension SUMMARY: We (Fish and Wildlife 2008, and is therefore acceptable for expires on May 2, 2008? Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for completion of the Form I–9? Eligible TPS aliens will possess an review and approval. The ICR, which is EAD with an expiration date of May 1, summarized below, describes the nature An EAD that has been automatically 2009. The EAD will be a Form I–766 of the collection and the estimated extended for six months by this Notice bearing the notation ‘‘A–12’’ or ‘‘C–19’’ burden and cost. This information through May 2, 2008, will be a Form I– on the face of the card under 766 bearing the notation ‘‘A–12’’ or ‘‘C– ‘‘Category,’’ and should be accepted for collection is scheduled to expire on 19’’ on the face of the card under the purposes of verifying identity and , 2007. We may not conduct ‘‘Category,’’ and have an expiration date employment authorization. or sponsor and a person is not required of November 2, 2007, on the face of the to respond to a collection of information What documents may a qualified card. New EADs or extension stickers unless it displays a currently valid OMB individual show to his or her employer showing the May 2, 2008, expiration control number. However, under OMB as proof of employment authorization date of the six-month automatic regulations, we may continue to and identity when completing Form I–9, conduct or sponsor this information extension will not be issued. Employers Employment Eligibility Verification? collection while it is pending at OMB. should not request proof of Burundian citizenship. During the first six months of this DATES: You must submit comments on extension, qualified individuals who or before , 2007. Employers should accept an EAD as a have received a six-month automatic ADDRESSES: Send your comments and valid ‘‘List A’’ document and not ask for extension of their EADs by virtue of this additional Form I–9, Employment suggestions on this ICR to the Desk Federal Register Notice may present Officer for the Department of the Eligibility Verification, documentation TPS-based EADs to their employers, as Interior at OMB-OIRA at (202) 395–6566 if presented with an EAD that has been described above, as proof of identity and (fax) or [email protected] extended pursuant to this Federal employment authorization through May (e-mail). Please provide a copy of your Register Notice, and the EAD reasonably 2, 2008. To minimize confusion over comments to Hope Grey, Information appears on its face to be genuine and to this extension at the time of hire or re- Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and relate to the employee. This does not verification, qualified individuals may Wildlife Service, MS 222–ARLSQ, 4401 affect the right of an applicant for also present a copy of this Federal North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA Register Notice regarding the automatic employment or an employee to present 22203 (mail); (703) 358–2269 (fax); or extension of employment authorization any legally acceptable document as [email protected] (e-mail). proof of identity and eligibility for documentation through May 2, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To employment. After May 2, 2008, a qualified individual may present a new EAD request additional information about Note to Employers: Employers are valid through May 1, 2009. this IC, contact Hope Grey by mail, fax, reminded that the laws requiring In the alternative, any legally or e-mail (see ADDRESSES) or by employment eligibility verification and acceptable document or combination of telephone at (703) 358–2482. prohibiting unfair immigration-related documents listed in List A, List B, or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: employment practices remain in full force. List C of the Form I–9 may be presented OMB Control Number: 1018–0078. This Notice does not supersede or in any way as proof of identity and employment Title: Injurious Wildlife; Importation limit applicable employment verification eligibility. Certification for Live Fish and Fish rules and policy guidance, including those Eggs, 50 CFR 16.13. setting forth re-verification requirements. For [FR Doc. E7–21128 Filed 10–26–07; 8:45 am] questions, employers may call the USCIS BILLING CODE 4410–10–P Service Form Number(s): 3–2273, 3– Customer Assistance Office Employer 2274, and 3–2275. Hotline at 1–800–357–2099. Also, employers Type of Request: Extension without may call the U.S. Department of Justice DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR change. Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Affected Public: Aquatic animal Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) Fish and Wildlife Service health professionals seeking to be certified Title 50 inspectors; certified Employer Hotline at 1–800–255–8155. Information Collection Sent to the Employees or applicants may call the OSC Title 50 inspectors who have performed Office of Management and Budget Employee Hotline at 1–800–255–7688 for health certifications on live salmonids; (OMB) for Approval; OMB Control information regarding the automatic and any entity wishing to import live Number 1018–0078; Injurious Wildlife; extension. Additional information is salmonids or their reproductive Importation Certification for Live Fish available on the OSC Web site at http:// products into the United States. and Fish Eggs www.usdoj.gov/crt/osc/index.html. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, obtain or retain a benefit. Interior. Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

Number of annual Number of annual Completion time Annual burden Activity respondents responses per response hours

FWS Form 3–2273 ...... 16 16 1 hour...... 16 FWS Form 3–2274 ...... 25 50 30 minutes...... 25 FWS Form 3–2275 ...... 25 50 15 minutes...... 13

Totals ...... 66 116 ...... 54

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