Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-9, Extension of an Existing Information Collection, Comment Request, 19233-19234 [E9-9619]

Download as PDF erowe on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 80 / Tuesday, April 28, 2009 / Notices up services, during the pendency of removal proceedings, on children for whom a home study was conducted, and to conduct follow-up services for those UAC with mental health or other needs. 10. Authority under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 section 235(c)(4) to cooperate with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to ensure that custodians of UAC receive legal orientation presentations through the Legal Orientation Program administered by EOIR. 11. Authority under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 section 235(c)(5) to ensure, to the greatest extent practicable and consistent with section 292 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1362), that UAC who are or have been in the custody of the Secretary or the Secretary of Homeland Security, and who are not described in section 235(a)(2)(A), have counsel. To the greatest extent practicable, personnel in the Administration for Children and Families shall make every effort to use the services of pro bono counsel who agree to provide representation to such UAC without charge. 12. Authority under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 section 235(c)(6) to appoint independent child advocates for child trafficking victims or other vulnerable UAC. 13. Authority under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 section 235(d)(1) to specifically consent to juvenile court jurisdiction for an unaccompanied alien child who is applying for special immigrant status pursuant to section 101(a)(27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)) and who is in the custody of the Secretary. 14. Authority under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 section 235(d)(4)(A) to make eligible for placement and services under a URM program pursuant to section 412(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(d)) children granted special immigrant status under section 101(a)(27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)) and who were either in the custody of the Secretary or who were receiving services pursuant to section 501(a) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (8 U.S.C. 1522 note) at the time a dependency order was granted. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:33 Apr 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 15. Authority under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 section 235(e) to train Federal personnel, and upon request, State and local personnel, who have substantive contact with UAC. (b) Limitations 1. This delegation shall be exercised under the Department’s existing delegation of authority and policy on regulations. 2. This delegation shall be exercised under financial and administrative requirements applicable to all Administration for Children and Families authorities. (c) Effective Date This delegation of authority is effective on date of signature. In addition, I hereby affirm and ratify any actions taken by the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, which, in effect, involved the exercise of these authorities prior to the effective date of this delegation. Dated: April 1, 2009. Curtis L. Coy, Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. [FR Doc. E9–9692 Filed 4–27–09; 8:45 am] 19233 the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security and nongovernmental organizations with expertise on victims of trafficking. 2. Authority to train Federal staff and State and local officials to improve identification and protection for trafficking victims under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Public Law 110–457, section 212(b)(1) and (2). (b) Limitations 1. This delegation shall be exercised under the Department’s existing delegation of authority and policy on regulations. 2. This delegation shall be exercised under financial and administrative requirements applicable to all Administration for Children and Families authorities. (c) Effective Date This delegation of authority is effective on date of signature. Dated: April 10, 2009. Curtis L. Coy, Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. [FR Doc. E9–9693 Filed 4–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–P BILLING CODE 4184–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegation of Authority Notice is hereby given that I delegate to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement the following authority delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Public Law 110–457, section 212. (a) Authority Delegated 1. Authority to provide interim assistance to children who may have been subjected to a severe form of trafficking and to conduct activities related to eligibility letters under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Public Law 110–457, section 212(a)(2). In exercising the authority to conduct activities related to eligibility letters, personnel in the Administration for Children and Families will consult with PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I–9, Extension of an Existing Information Collection, Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I–9, Employment Eligibility Verification; OMB Control No. 1615–0047. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2008, at 73 FR 76505 (page 76510), allowing for a 60day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comments for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1 erowe on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES 19234 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 80 / Tuesday, April 28, 2009 / Notices and will be accepted until May 28, 2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Products Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20529–2210. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202– 272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202–395– 6974 or via e-mail at oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615–0047 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this Information Collection: (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Employment Eligibility Verification. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–9. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:33 Apr 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 households. This form was developed to facilitate compliance with section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which prohibits the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens. The information collected is used by employers or by recruiters for enforcement of provisions of immigration laws that are designed to control the employment of unauthorized aliens. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: This figure was derived by multiplying the number of respondents (78,000,000) × frequency of response (1) × hour per response (9 minutes or 0.15 hours). The annual record keeping burden is added to the total annual reporting burden which is based on 20,000,000 record keepers at (3 minutes or .05 hours) per filing. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 12,700,000 annual burden hours. If you need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit: https://www.regulations.gov/ search/index.jsp If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20529–2210, (202) 272– 8377. Dated: April 23, 2009. Stephen Tarragon, Deputy Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E9–9619 Filed 4–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [CIS No. 2470–09; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2009–0008] RIN 1615–ZA83 Form I–90, Application To Replace Permanent Resident Card, Change of Filing Locations AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is changing the filing location for the Form I–90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Upon the effective date of this notice, you must mail all paper PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 versions of the Form I–90, including any initial evidence or supporting documentation, to the designated Lockbox facility located in Phoenix, Arizona, instead of to the Lockbox facility in Los Angeles, California, or to any USCIS Service Center. DATES: This notice is effective on April 28, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Stanley, Lockbox Project Manager, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20529–2130. Telephone Number: (202) 272–8191. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What is the purpose of the Form I–90? Form I–90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, is used to apply for a renewal or replacement Form I–551, Permanent Resident Card. The Permanent Resident Card is commonly referred to as a ‘‘green card.’’ The specific requirements to obtain a replacement or renewal Permanent Resident Card are set forth in 8 CFR 264.5 and the procedures for filing are provided in the instructions to the Form I–90. Why is a Permanent Resident Card necessary? The Permanent Resident Card provides evidence that USCIS granted the bearer lawful permanent residence in the United States. Section 264(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) provides that ‘‘Every alien in the United States who has been registered and fingerprinted * * * shall be issued a certificate of alien registration or an alien registration receipt card in such form and manner and at such time as shall be prescribed under regulations * * *.’’ The Act also provides that ‘‘Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him * * * Any alien who fails to comply with [these] provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor * * *.’’ See section 264(e) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1304(E). You can find the specific requirements and procedures for applying to renew or replace a Permanent Resident Card at 8 CFR 264.5. E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19233-19234]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9619]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-9, Extension of 
an Existing Information Collection, Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I-9, 
Employment Eligibility Verification; OMB Control No. 1615-0047.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. The information collection was previously published in the 
Federal Register on December 17, 2008, at 73 FR 76505 (page 76510), 
allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any 
comments for this information collection.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comments. Comments are encouraged

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and will be accepted until May 28, 2009. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained 
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and 
associated response time, should be directed to the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS), and to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USCIS Desk 
Officer. Comments may be submitted to: USCIS, Chief, Regulatory 
Products Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 
Washington, DC 20529-2210. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via 
facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the 
OMB USCIS Desk Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at 
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov.
    When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB 
Control Number 1615-0047 in the subject box. Written comments and 
suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or 
more of the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Overview of this Information Collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Employment Eligibility 
Verification.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-9. 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. This form 
was developed to facilitate compliance with section 274A of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act, which prohibits the knowing employment 
of unauthorized aliens. The information collected is used by employers 
or by recruiters for enforcement of provisions of immigration laws that 
are designed to control the employment of unauthorized aliens.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: This figure was 
derived by multiplying the number of respondents (78,000,000) x 
frequency of response (1) x hour per response (9 minutes or 0.15 
hours). The annual record keeping burden is added to the total annual 
reporting burden which is based on 20,000,000 record keepers at (3 
minutes or .05 hours) per filing.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 12,700,000 annual burden hours.
    If you need a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit: 
https://www.regulations.gov/search/index.jsp
    If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory 
Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20529-2210, 
(202) 272-8377.

    Dated: April 23, 2009.
Stephen Tarragon,
Deputy Chief, Regulatory Products Division, U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. E9-9619 Filed 4-27-09; 8:45 am]
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