Approved with
changes. EOIR has revised the supporting statement to explain the
reason for an increase in both time and cost burden associated with
this information collection. EOIR also will revise the expiration
date to reflect the new 8/31/2005 expiration date. By October 2003,
EOIR will have electronic submission capabilities to collect this
information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
08/31/2002
11,000
0
4,125
63,250
0
23,718
1,100,000
0
413,000
This information collection is
necessary to determine the statutory eligibility of individual
aliens who have been determined to be removeable from the United
States for cancellation of removal, as well as provide information
relevant to a favorable exercise of discretion.
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.