Approved. DOL
will resubmit this information collection for OMB review upon
submission of the final rule on permanent alien certification.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2004
05/31/2004
02/29/2004
111,200
0
73,500
294,000
0
196,000
0
0
0
The information provided on the labor
certification application by employers seeking to employ foreign
workers for permanent or temporary employment in the U.S. will
permit the Department to meet its statutory responsibilities for
program administration, management, and oversight.
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.