Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 213 / Tuesday, November 4, 1997 / Notices 59737

Leone) to remain temporarily in the

United States is not contrary to the

national interest of the United States.

Accordingly, it is ordered as follows:

(1) Sierra Leone is designated under

sections 244(b)(1) (A) and (C) of the Act.

Nationals of Sierra Leone (and aliens

having no nationality who last

habitually resided in Sierra Leone) who

have been ‘‘continuously physically

present’’ and have ‘‘continuously

resided in the United States’’ since

November 4, 1997 may apply for

Temporary Protected Status within the

registration period which begins on

November 4, 1997.

(2) I estimate that there are no more

than 4,000 nationals of Sierra Leone

(and aliens having no nationality who

last habitually resided in Sierra Leone)

who are currently in nonimmigrant or

unlawful status and therefore eligible

for Temporary Protected Status.

(3) Applications for TPS by nationals

of Sierra Leone (and aliens having no

nationality who last habitually resided

in Sierra Leone) must be filed pursuant

to the provisions of 8 CFR part 244.

Aliens who wish to apply for TPS must

file an Application for Temporary

Protected Status, Form I–821, together

with an Application for Employment

Authorization, Form I–765, during the

registration period, which begins on

November 4, 1997 and will remain in

effect until November 13, 1998.

(4) A fee of fifty dollars ($50) will be

charged for each Application for

Temporary Protected Status, Form I–

821, filed during the registration period.

(5) The fee prescribed in 8 CFR

103.7(b)(1), which is currently seventy

dollars ($70), will be charged for each

Application for Employment

Authorization, Form I–765, filed by an

alien requesting employment

authorization. An alien who does not

request employment authorization must

nevertheless file Form I–765, together

with Form I–821, for informational

purposes, but in such cases Form I–765

will be without fee.

(6) Pursuant to section 244(b)(3)(A) of

the Act, the Attorney General will

review, at least 60 days before

November 3, 1998, the designation of

Sierra Leone under the TPS program to

determine whether the conditions for

designation continue to exist. Notice of

that determination, including the basis

for the determination, will be published

in the Federal Register. If there is an

extension of designation, late initial

registration for TPS shall only be

allowed pursuant to the requirements of

8 CFR 244.2(f)(2).

(7) Information concerning the TPS

program for nationals of Sierra Leone

(and aliens having no nationality who

last habitually resided in Sierra Leone)

will be available at local Immigration

and Naturalization Service offices upon

publication of this notice.

Dated: October 28, 1997.

Janet Reno,

Attorney General.

[FR Doc. 97–29078 Filed 11–3–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4410–10–M

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service

[INS No. 1780–97; AG Order No. 2126–97]

RIN 1115–AE26

Designation of Sudan Under

Temporary Protected Status

AGENCY: Immigration and Naturalization

Service, Justice

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: Under section 244 of the

Immigration and Naturalization Service,

as amended, (the Act), the Attorney

General is authorized to grant

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the

United States to eligible nationals of

designated foreign states (or to eligible

aliens who have no nationality and who

last habitually resided in a designated

state) upon a finding that such states are

experiencing ongoing civil strife,

environmental disaster, or certain other

extraordinary and temporary conditions.

This notice designates Sudan for TPS

pursuant to section 244(b)(1) of the Act.

EFFECTIVE DATES: This designation is

effective on November 4, 1997. and will

remain in effect until November 3, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ronald Chirlin, Adjudications Officer,

Immigration and Naturalization Service,

425 I Street NW., Room 3214,

Washington, DC 20536, telephone (202)

5t14–5014.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sudanese

desiring safe haven in the United States

should apply for Temporary Protected

Status during the initial registration

period being announced now, unless

they would be eligible for late initial

registration under 8 CFR 244.2(f)(2)

(formerly § 240.2(f)(2)) and they choose

to wait. This recommendation applies to

any Sudanese who has already applied

for, or plans to apply for, asylum but

whose asylum application has not yet

been approved.

An application for Temporary

Protected Status does not preclude or

adversely affect an application for

asylum or any other immigration

benefit. Sudanese who apply for TPS

during the initial registration period

will remain eligible to re-register if the

designation of TPS is extended, even if

an application for asylum or another

immigration benefit is denied. However,

without a TPS application during the

initial registration period, only those

Sudanese who satisfy the requirements

for late initial registration under 8 CFR

244.2(f)(2) (formerly § 240.2(f)(2)) would

be eligible for TPS registration during

any extension of designation.

Sudanese who already have

employment authorization, including

some asylum applicants, and Sudanese

who have no need for employment

authorization, including minor children,

may register for TPS by filing a

Application for Temporary Protected

Status, Form I–821, which requires a

filing fee. The Application for

Temporary Protected Status, Form I–

821, must always be accompanied by an

Application for Employment

Authorization, Form I–765, which is

required for data-gathering purposes.

The appropriate filing fee must

accompany Form I–765, unless a

properly documented fee waiver request

is submitted under 8 CFR 244.20

(formerly § 240.20) to the Immigration

and Naturalization Service or the

applicant does not wish to obtain

employment authorization.

Notice of designation of Sudan Under

Temporary Protected Status Program

By the authority vested in me as

Attorney General under section 244 of

the Immigration and Nationality Act, as

amended (8 U.S.C.A. 1254 (West Supp.

1997)), I find, after consultation with the

appropriate agencies of the Government,

that:

(1) There exists an ongoing armed

conflict in Sudan and a return of aliens

who are nationals of Sudan (and aliens

having no nationality who last

habitually resided in Sudan) would

pose a serious threat to their personal

safety as a result of the armed conflict

in that nation;

(2) There exist extraordinary and

temporary conditions in Sudan that

prevent aliens who are nationals of

Sudan (and aliens having no nationality

who last habitually resided in Sudan)

from returning the Sudan in Safety; and

(3) Permitting nationals of Sudan (and

aliens having no nationality who last

habitually resided in Sudan) to remain

temporarily in the United States is not

contrary to the national interest of the

United States.

Accordingly, it is ordered as follows:

(1) Sudan is designated under

sections 244(b)(1) (A) and (C) of the Act.

Nationals of Sudan (and aliens having
59738 Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 213 / Tuesday, November 4, 1997 / Notices

no nationality who last habitually

resided in Sudan) who have been

‘‘continuously physically present’’ and

have ‘‘continuously resided in the

United States’’ since November 4, 1997

may apply for Temporary Protected

Status within the registration period

which begins on November 4, 1997 and

ends on November 3, 1998.

(2) I estimate that there are no more

than 4,000 nationals of Sudan (and

aliens having no nationality who last

habitually resided in Sudan) who are

currently in nonimmigrant or unlawful

status and therefore eligible for

Temporary Protected Status.

(3) Except as specifically provided in

this notice, applications for TPS by

nationals of Sudan (and aliens having

no nationality who last habitually

resided in Sudan) must be filed

pursuant to the provisions of 8 CFR part

244. Aliens who wish to apply for TPS

must file an Application for Temporary

Protected Status, Form I–821, together

with an Application for Employment

Authorization, Form I–765, during the

registration period, which begins on

November 4, 1997 and will remain in

effect until November 3, 1998.

(4) A fee of fifty dollars ($50) will be

charged for each Application for

Temporary Protected Status, Form I–

821, filed during the registration period.

(5) The fee prescribed in 8 CFR

103.7(b)(1), which is currently seventy

dollars ($70), will be charged for each

Application for Employment

Authorization, Form I–765, filed by an

alien requesting employment

authorization. An alien who does not

request employment authorization must

nevertheless file Form I–765, together

with Form I–821, for informational

purposes, but in such cases Form I–765

will be without fee.

(6) Pursuant to section 244(b)(3)(A) of

the Act, the Attorney General will

review, at least 60 days before

November 3, 1998, the designation of

Sudan under the TPS program to

determine whether the conditions for

designation continue to exist. Notice of

that determination, including the basis

for the determination, will be published

in the Federal Register. If there is an

extension of designation, late initial

registration for TPS shall only be

allowed pursuant to the requirements of

8 CFR 244.2(f)(2).

(7) Information concerning the TPS

program for nationals of Sudan (and

aliens having no nationality who last

habitually resided in Sudan) will be

available at local Immigration and

Naturalization Service offices upon

publication of this notice.

Dated: October 28, 1997.

Janet Reno,

Attorney General.

[FR Doc. 97–29077 Filed 11–3–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4410–10–M

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

Submission for OMB Review;

Comment Request

October 29, 1997.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has

submitted the following public

information collection requests (ICRs) to

the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) for review and approval in

accordance with the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,

44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of each

individual ICR, with applicable

supporting documentation, may be

obtained by calling the Department of

Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer,

Theresa M. O’Malley (202) 219–5096

ext. 143) or by E-Mail to OMalleyTheresa@dol.gov. Individuals who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TTY/TDd) may call (202) 219–4720

between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern

time, Monday—Friday.

Comments should be sent to Office of

Information and Regulatory Affairs,

Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM,

ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, PWBA, or

VETS, Office of Management and

budget, room 10235, Washington, DC

20503 (202) 395–7316), on or before

December 4, 1997.

The OMB is particularly interested in

comments which:

• Evaluate whether the proposed

collection of information is necessary

for the proper performance of the

functions of the agency, including

whether the information will have

practical utility;

• Evaluate the accuracy of the

agency’s estimate of the burden of the

proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the

methodology and assumptions used;

• Enhance the quality, utility, and

clarity of the information to be

collected; and

• Minimize the burden of the

collection of information on those who

are to respond, including through the

use of appropriate automated,

electronic, mechanical, or other

techniques or other forms of information

technology, e.g., permitting electronic

submission of responses.

Agency: Employment and Training

Administration.

Title: Labor Condition Application for

H–1B Nommigrants.

OMB Number: 1205–0310 (extension).

Frequency: Other.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households; Business or other for-profit;

Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local

or Tribal Government; Federal

Government.

Number of Respondents: 200,000.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1

hour 15 minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 200,500.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs: -0-.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): -0-.

Description: The application form and

other requirements in these regulations

for employers seeking to use H–1B

nonimmigrants in speciality

occupations and as fashion models will

permit the Department of Labor to meet

its statutory responsibilities for program

administration, management, and

oversight.

Agency: Employment Standards

Administration.

Title: OFCCP Recordkeeping/

Reporting: Construction.

OMB Number: 1215–0163 (extension).

Frequency: Quarterly.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 100,000.

Estimated Time Per Respondent:

46.70 hours.

Total Burden Hours: 4,842,187.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs: -0-.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): -0-.

Description: Recordkeeping and

reporting by Federal and federallyassisted construction contractors and

subcontractors is necessary to

substantiate their compliance with

nondiscrimination and affirmative

action contractual obligations.

Agency: Departmental Management.

Title: Applicant Background Survey.

OMB Number: 1225–0000 (new

collection).

Frequency: On occasion.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households; Federal Government.

Number of Respondents: 5,000.

Estimated time Per Respondent: 5

minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 417.

Total Annualized capital/startup

costs: -0-.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): -0-.

Description: This voluntary survey

will provide information on the