2020-01303. Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers (IMAGE)

AGENCY:

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION:

60-Day notice.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reductions Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance.

DATES:

Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 27, 2020.

ADDRESSES:

All submissions received must include the OMB Control Number 1653-0048 in the body of the letter, the agency name and Docket ID ICEB-2020-0001. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov,, including any personal information provided. To avoid duplicate submissions, please use only one of the following methods to submit comments:

(1) Online. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal website at http://www.regulations.gov under e-Docket ID number ICEB-2020-0001;

(2) Mail: Submit written comments to DHS, ICE, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), PRA Clearance, Washington, DC 20536-5800.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For specific question related to collection activities, please contact: John Morris (202-732-5409), [e-mail], U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points:

(1) 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;

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) 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 technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Overview of This Information Collection

(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) Self-Assessment Questionnaire

(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: ICE Form 73-028; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) program is the outreach and education component of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Worksite Enforcement (WSE) program. IMAGE is designed to build cooperative relationships with the private sector to enhance compliance with immigration laws and reduce the number of unauthorized aliens within the American workforce. Under this program ICE will partner with businesses representing a cross-section of industries. A business will initially complete and prepare an IMAGE application so that ICE can properly evaluate the company for inclusion in the IMAGE program. The information provided by the company plays a vital role in determining its suitability for the program. While 8 U.S.C. 1324(a) makes it illegal to knowingly employ a person who is not in the U.S. legally, there is no requirement for any entity in the private sector to participate in the program and the information obtained from the company should also be available to the public.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: ICE estimates a total of 100 responses at 90 minutes (1.5 hours) per response.

(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 150 annual burden hours.

Dated: January 21, 2020.

Scott Elmore,

PRA Clearance Officer.