60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DSP-122, Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, OMB No. 1405-0098, DSP-122, 48964 [E6-13883]

Download as PDF 48964 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 162 / Tuesday, August 22, 2006 / Notices Dated: August 4, 2006. Martin H. Gerry, Deputy Commissioner for Disability and Income Security Programs. E. INCLUSIVE DATES OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM Notice of Computer Matching Program, Social Security Administration (SSA) with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) A. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES SSA and IRS B. PURPOSE OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM The purpose of this matching program is to establish the correct amount of Medicare Part B premium subsidy adjustment under section 1839(i) of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). Pursuant to section 1839(i) of the MMA (42 U.S.C. 1395r), SSA shall determine whether a Medicare Part B enrollee would pay a larger percentage of the Part B premium than an individual with income below the applicable threshold. C. AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING PROGRAM Section 6103(l)(20) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6103(1)(20)) authorizes the IRS to disclose return information with respect to Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to SSA for the purpose of adjusting the usual Part B premium subsidy for Medicare beneficiaries with MAGI above the applicable threshold. Section 1839(i) of the MMA requires the Commissioner of SSA to determine the amount of an individual’s Part B premium if the MAGI is above the applicable threshold for an individual or a married couple as established in section 1839(i)(2)(A) of the Act. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES D. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS AND INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE MATCHING PROGRAM SSA will provide the IRS with identifying information with respect to enrollees for Medicare Part B from the Master Beneficiary Record system of records, SSA/ORSIS 60–0090, originally published at 60 FR 2144 (January 6, 1995) and as revised at 71 FR 1826 (January 11, 2006). MAGI data provided by the IRS will be maintained in the Medicare Database system of records, SSA/ORSIS 60–0321, published at 69 FR 77816 (December 28, 2004), which is currently being revised to include the Medicare Part B income related monthly adjustment amount. IRS will extract return information with respect to MAGI from the Return Transaction File, which is a part of the Individual Returns, Adjustments and Miscellaneous Documents File, Treasury/IRS 22.034, as published at 66 FR 63794 (December 10, 2001). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Aug 21, 2006 Jkt 208001 The matching program will become effective no sooner than 40 days after notice of the matching program is sent to Congress and OMB, or 30 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register, whichever date is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met. [FR Doc. E6–13863 Filed 8–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5518] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DSP–122, Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, OMB No. 1405–0098, DSP–122 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 Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0098. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services. • Form Number: DSP–122. • Respondents: Diversity visa applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 60,000. • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 30,000. • Frequency: Once per application. • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefit. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from August 22, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (the subject line of the e-mail must be DSP– 122) • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Regulation Division, Visa Services— DSP–122 Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520–30106. • Fax: (202) 663–3898. You must include the DS form number (if applicable); information collection title, and 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 information collection and supporting documents, to Andrea Lage of the Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached at (202) 663–1221 or lageab@state.gov. 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 Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) will register selected diversity visa lottery entries and then send the applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants, which consists of DS–122 (Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program) and DS–230 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Part I and II). In order for an applicant to be considered documentarily qualified for a visa, the applicant must complete and return both of the above-mentioned forms to KCC. Upon receipt of these forms KCC will transmit the Immigrant Visa Appointment Package and schedule an appointment for the applicant. Methodology: Applicants must return the completed form to the KCC via mail. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 7, 2006. Stephen A. Edson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6–13883 Filed 8–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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[FR Doc No: E6-13883]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5518]


 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DSP-122, 
Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, OMB 
No. 1405-0098, DSP-122

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 Registration 
for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0098.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of 
Visa Services.
     Form Number: DSP-122.
     Respondents: Diversity visa applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 60,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 30,000.
     Frequency: Once per application.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from August 22, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (the subject line of the e-mail 
must be DSP-122)
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services--DSP-122 
Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520-30106.
     Fax: (202) 663-3898.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable); information 
collection title, and 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 information collection and 
supporting documents, to Andrea Lage of the Office of Visa Services, 
U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L-603, Washington, DC 
20520, who may be reached at (202) 663-1221 or lageab@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 Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) 
will register selected diversity visa lottery entries and then send the 
applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants, which 
consists of DS-122 (Supplemental Registration for the Diversity 
Immigrant Visa Program) and DS-230 (Application for Immigrant Visa and 
Alien Registration Part I and II). In order for an applicant to be 
considered documentarily qualified for a visa, the applicant must 
complete and return both of the above-mentioned forms to KCC. Upon 
receipt of these forms KCC will transmit the Immigrant Visa Appointment 
Package and schedule an appointment for the applicant.
    Methodology: Applicants must return the completed form to the KCC 
via mail.

    Dated: August 7, 2006.
Stephen A. Edson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E6-13883 Filed 8-21-06; 8:45 am]
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