The application form and other
requirements in these regulations for employers seeking to use H-1C
nonimmigrants as Registered Nurses will permit the Department to
meet its statutory responsibilities for program administration,
management, and oversight.
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 95 1-6 Name of Law: Nursing Relief for
Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 423 1-3 Name of Law: Nursing Relief for
Disadvantages Areas Reauthorization Act of 2006
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 423 1-3 Name of Law: Nursing
Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 2006
The change in burden results
from the reinstatement of this collection of information.
Additionally, the burden was revised slightly upward to account for
a mathematical error in the earlier submission. It is estimated
that filling out the form takes an hour, rather than the earlier
estimate of forty minutes.
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.