60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa Application, 20527-20528 [2017-08803]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 83 / Tuesday, May 2, 2017 / Notices changing market conditions. Except for the changes noted above, all other representations in the Prior Releases remain unchanged. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes the proposed rule change will enhance competition among issues of exchange-traded funds that invest in fixed income securities to the benefit of investors and the marketplace. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, if consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, the proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 10 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder.11 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b– 4(f)(6)(iii) requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and the text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement. 11 17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:36 May 01, 2017 Jkt 241001 arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– NYSEArca–2017–41 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSEArca–2017–41. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR– NYSEArca-2017–41 and should be submitted on or before May 23, 2017. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.12 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–08815 Filed 5–1–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 12 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20527 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a closed meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the closed meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be present. The General Counsel of the Commission, or her designee, has certified that, in her opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(7), (a)(9)(ii) and (a)(10), permit consideration of the scheduled matter at the closed meeting. Acting Chairman Piwowar, as duty officer, voted to consider the items listed for the closed meeting in closed session. The subject matter of the closed meeting will be: Institution and settlement of injunctive actions; Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings; Formal orders of investigation; and Other matters relating to enforcement proceedings. At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting items. For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed; please contact Brent J. Fields from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Dated: April 27, 2017. Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–08957 Filed 4–28–17; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9955] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa Application Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 20528 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 83 / Tuesday, May 2, 2017 / Notices In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to July 3, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2017–0015’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: PRA_BurdenComments@ state.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents to PRA_Burdencomments@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0018. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R. • Form Number: DS–156. • Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,466. • Estimated Number of Responses: 3,466. • Average Time per Response: 75 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 4,333. • Frequency: Once per respondent. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:36 May 01, 2017 Jkt 241001 • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of Proposed Collection Form DS–156 is required by regulation of all nonimmigrant visa applicants who do not use the Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa (Form DS–160). Posts will use the DS– 156 in limited circumstances when use of the DS–160 unavailable as outlined below, to elicit information necessary to determine an applicant’s visa eligibility. Methodology This form will only be used if in the following limited circumstances when applicants cannot access the DS–160, Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa: • An applicant has an urgent medical or humanitarian travel need and the consular officer has received explicit permission from the Visa Office to accept form DS–156; • The applicant is a student exchange visitor who must leave immediately in order to arrive on time for his/her course and the consular officer has explicit permission from the Visa Office to accept form DS–156; • The applicant is a diplomatic or official traveler with urgent government business and form DS–160 has been unavailable for more than four hours; or • Form DS–160 has been unavailable for more than three days and the officer receives explicit permission from the Visa Office. In order of obtain a copy of form an applicant must contact the Embassy or consulate at which he or she is applying and request a copy. Karin King, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2017–08803 Filed 5–1–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9983] U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law (ACPIL): Public Meeting on Security Interests The Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Private International Law, Department of State, hereby gives notice that the Security Interests Study Group of the Advisory Committee on Private International Law (ACPIL) will hold a public meeting. The Security Interests Study Group will hold the meeting to discuss several matters relating to security interests that will be addressed at the upcoming annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (‘‘UNCITRAL’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) scheduled for July 3 through 21 in Vienna. This is not a meeting of the full Advisory Committee. At its upcoming session the Commission will consider several items relating to security interests. First, the Commission will consider finalization and adoption of a Guide to Enactment of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Secured Transactions (A/CN.9/885 and Add.1–4). Second, the Commission will consider possible future work in the area of secured transactions. The Commission has placed on its security interests future work program: (a) The question whether the UNCITRAL Model Law on Secured Transactions and its guide to enactment might need to be expanded to address matters related to secured finance to Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs); (b) the question whether any future work on a contractual guide on secured transactions should discuss contractual issues of concern to MSMEs (e.g. transparency issues); (c) any question that might not have already been addressed in the area of warehouse receipt financing (e.g. the negotiability of warehouse receipts); and (d) the question whether disputes arising from security agreements could be resolved through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. These and other possible future work topics relating to security interests were considered at a Fourth International Colloquium on Secured Transactions in March. The Commission will have before it a Note by the Secretariat summarizing the results of the colloquium (A/CN.9/913). Finally, the Commission will have before it the question of the endorsement of the ICC Uniform Rules for Forfaiting (URF 800) (A/CN.9/919). The Commission documents will be available at https:// www.uncitral.org/uncitral/commission/ sessions/50th.html. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 2, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20527-20528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08803]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9955]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant 
Visa Application

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to July 
3, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2017-0015'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents to PRA_Burdencomments@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa 
Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0018.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-156.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,466.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 3,466.
     Average Time per Response: 75 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 4,333.
     Frequency: Once per respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    Form DS-156 is required by regulation of all nonimmigrant visa 
applicants who do not use the Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa 
(Form DS-160). Posts will use the DS-156 in limited circumstances when 
use of the DS-160 unavailable as outlined below, to elicit information 
necessary to determine an applicant's visa eligibility.

Methodology

    This form will only be used if in the following limited 
circumstances when applicants cannot access the DS-160, Online 
Application for Nonimmigrant Visa:
     An applicant has an urgent medical or humanitarian travel 
need and the consular officer has received explicit permission from the 
Visa Office to accept form DS-156;
     The applicant is a student exchange visitor who must leave 
immediately in order to arrive on time for his/her course and the 
consular officer has explicit permission from the Visa Office to accept 
form DS-156;
     The applicant is a diplomatic or official traveler with 
urgent government business and form DS-160 has been unavailable for 
more than four hours; or
     Form DS-160 has been unavailable for more than three days 
and the officer receives explicit permission from the Visa Office.
    In order of obtain a copy of form an applicant must contact the 
Embassy or consulate at which he or she is applying and request a copy.

Karin King,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-08803 Filed 5-1-17; 8:45 am]
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