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OMB Control No:
1205-0550
ICR Reference No:
202204-1205-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/ETA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers under Section 204 of Division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law 117-103
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
05/17/2022
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
05/18/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/17/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2022
6 Months From Approved
Responses
6,304
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
56,736
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This information collection request (ICR) supports the Temporary Final Rule (TFR), Exercise of Time-Limited Authority to Increase the Numerical Limitation for Second Half of FY2022 for H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program and Portability Flexibility for H-2B Workers Seeking To Change Employers, which is being promulgated by the Department of Labor (DOL or Department) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (collectively, the Departments).
Emergency Justfication:
ETA cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under the PRA because the current efforts to recover, economically, from COVID-19 and to ensure there is a robust availability of workers required that DOL and DHS release an additional 35,000 slots for H-2B workers. To meet the current demand, within the statutory timeframe for such slots to be released, the rule in question will become effective upon publication in the Federal Register and the forms must be in place in time for employers to be able to utilize these additional workers. Without the approval of this form in a manner that foregoes prior notice and comment, public harm is likely to occur and the agencies may not be able to release any additional slots under the H-2B program in time for them to be useful in aiding our economic recovery.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 116 - 260 105
Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act
PL:
Pub.L. 117 - 43 105
Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act
PL:
Pub.L. 117 - 70 105
Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act
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
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
Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers
ETA 9142-B-CAA-6
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
6,304
0
0
6,304
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
56,736
0
0
56,736
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a new information collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Yes
Agency Contact:
Emily St. Onge 202 693-2605 st.onge.emily@dol.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:
05/17/2022
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