60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0134, 18446 [05-7260]

Download as PDF 18446 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 68 / Monday, April 11, 2005 / Notices Dated: March 31, 2005. Peggy M. Philbin, Executive Director, Bureau of Administration, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–7237 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 5044] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405–0134 Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0134. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO. • Form Number: DS–157. • Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500,000 Per Year. • Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500,000 Per Year. • Average Hours Per Response: 1 Hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 2,500,000 Hours Per Year. • Frequency: Once Per Respondent. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from April 11, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Charles Robertson at the Department of State, Visa Office, who may be reached on 202–663–3969. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: robertsonCE3@state.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Department of State, Visa Office, 2401 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20522–0106. VerDate jul<14>2003 17:45 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 • Fax: 202–663–3897. U.S. Embassy Managua: Economic Section, Km. 41⁄2 Carretera Sur, Managua, Nicaragua (505) 266–6010; Department of State: Office of Central American Affairs, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520, (202) 736–7660. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 584(c)(i) of H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 amends Section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 in the following manner: (1) Any action of the types set forth in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (a)(1) that was taken by the Government of Nicaragua during the period beginning on January 1, 1956, and ending on January 9, 2002, shall not be considered in implementing the prohibition under subsection (a) unless the action has been presented in accordance with the procedure set forth in paragraph (2). (2) An action shall be deemed presented for purposes of paragraph (1) if it is— (A) In writing; and (B) Received by the United States Department of State on or before 120 days after the date specified in paragraph (3) at— (i) The headquarters of the United States Department of State in Washington, DC; or (ii) The Embassy of the United States of America to Nicaragua. (3) The date to which paragraph (2) refers is a date after enactment of this subsection that is specified by the Secretary of State, at the Secretary’s discretion, in a notice published in the Federal Register. The Secretary of State has determined April 1, 2005 as the date described in paragraph (3) of Section 584(c)(i) of H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Charles Robertson of the Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E St. NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at 202–663– 3969 or robertsonCE3@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 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 technology. Abstract of proposed collection: The form collects information from aliens applying for nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States. Methodology: Form DS–157 will be submitted to U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. Dated: April 1, 2005. Janice Jacobs, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–7260 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs [Public Notice 5046] Selection of Date for Purpose of Section 584(c)(i) of H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 Department of State. ACTION: Notice. Dated: March 25, 2005. David Lindwall, Director, Office of Central American Affairs, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–7238 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P AGENCY: This notice establishes April 1, 2005 as the date from which the 120 day period will be calculated, in accordance with Section 584(c)(i) of H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, which amends Section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995. DATES: This notice is effective on April 1, 2005. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 68 (Monday, April 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7260]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 5044]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-157, 
Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-
0134

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Nonimmigrant 
Visa Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0134.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO.
     Form Number: DS-157.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500,000 Per Year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500,000 Per Year.
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 Hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 2,500,000 Hours Per Year.
     Frequency: Once Per Respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from April 11, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Charles 
Robertson at the Department of State, Visa Office, who may be reached 
on 202-663-3969. You may submit comments by any of the following 
methods:
     E-mail: robertsonCE3@state.gov. You must include the DS 
form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB 
control number in the subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Department of 
State, Visa Office, 2401 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20522-0106.
     Fax: 202-663-3897.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, to Charles Robertson of the Office of Visa 
Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E St. NW., L-603, Washington, 
DC 20522, who may be reached at 202-663-3969 or robertsonCE3@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The form collects information from 
aliens applying for nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States.
    Methodology: Form DS-157 will be submitted to U.S. embassies and 
consulates overseas.

    Dated: April 1, 2005.
Janice Jacobs,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05-7260 Filed 4-8-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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