[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01884]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1190--NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities Under Review: Related 
Unfair Employment Practices; Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-
Related Unfair Employment Practices Charge Form (OSC Charge Form)

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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    The Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Office of Special 
Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, will be 
submitting the following information collection request to the Office 
of Management and Budget for review and approval in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection extension 
is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. 
This proposed information collection was previously published in the 
Federal Register, Volume 77, Number 217, page 67025, on November 8, 
2012, allowing for a 60-day comment period. The purpose of this notice 
is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until March 1, 
2013.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comment. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 
March 1, 2013. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.
    To ensure that comments on the information collection are received, 
OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer, Fax: 
202 395-7285, or emailed to [email protected]. All comments 
should be identified with the OMB control number [1190]. Also include 
the DOJ docket number found in brackets in the heading of this 
document.
    Written comments and/or suggestions are requested from the public 
and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of 
information. Your comments should address one or more of the following 
four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether 
the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the 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).
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained 
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and 
associated response time should be directed to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB), Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department 
of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments 
may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285. Comments may 
also be submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice 
Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Attention: Department 
Clearance Officer, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Suite 2E-
502, Washington, DC 20530, Suite 3W-1407B, Washington, DC 20530.
    The information collection is listed below:
    (1) Type of information collection. Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection. Office of Special Counsel for 
Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices Charge Form [OSC Charge 
Form].
    (3) The agency form number and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection. Form OSC-1. Office of Special 
Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, Civil 
Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a 
brief abstract: Primary: The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-
Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) enforces the anti-
discrimination provision (Sec.  274B) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1324b. Individuals alleging 
discrimination by public and private entities based on (1) Citizenship 
or immigration status discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment 
or referral for a fee, (2) national origin discrimination in hiring, 
firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee, (3) discriminatory 
documentary practices during the employment eligibility verification 
(Form I-9 and E-Verify) process (``document abuse''), and (4) 
retaliation or intimidation for asserting rights covered by the 
statute. The Department's Civil Rights Division, Office of Special 
Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC), 
investigates and, where reasonable cause is found, litigates charges 
alleging discrimination. OSC also initiates independent investigations, 
at times based on information developed during individual charge 
investigations. Independent investigations normally involve alleged 
discriminatory policies that potentially affect many employees or 
applicants. These investigations may result in complaints alleging a 
pattern or practice of discriminatory activity. If the Department lacks 
jurisdiction over a particular charge but believes another agency has 
jurisdiction over the claim, the charge is forwarded to the applicable 
Federal, state or local agency for any action deemed appropriate.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 300 respondents 
per year at 30 minutes per charge form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 150 hours annual burden hours associated with this 
collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Suite 3W-1407B, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: January 24, 2013.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice.
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