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.