Title: 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Forms DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3026; Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; OMB Control Number 1405-0113, 10810-10811 [E7-4321]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 10810 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 46 / Friday, March 9, 2007 / Notices We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Shrimp Exporter’s/Importer’s Declaration. OMB Control Number: 1405–0095. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of Marine Conservation (OES/OMC). Form Number: DS–2031. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000. Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000. Average Hours per Response: 10 min. Total Estimated Burden: 1,666. Frequency: On Occasion. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from March 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by mail to the Office of Marine Conservation (OES/OMC), 2201 C Street, NW., Room 2758, Washington, DC 20520, or by facsimile at 202–736– 7350. 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 Clayton Stanger, Office of Marine Conservation, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520–7818; telephone: 202–647–2335. 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 DS–2031 is necessary to document imports of shrimp pursuant to the State Department’s implementation of Section VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:24 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 609 of Public Law 101–162, which prohibits the entry into the United States of shrimp harvested in ways which are harmful to sea turtles. Respondents are shrimp exporters and government officials in countries which export shrimp to the United States. The DS–2031 Form is to be retained by the importer for a period of three years subsequent to entry, and during that time is to be made available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of State upon request. Methodology: The DS–2031 Form is completed by the exporter, the importer, and under certain conditions a government official of the exporting country. The DS–2031 Form accompanies shipment of shrimp and shrimp products to the United States and is to be made available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the time of entry. Dated: February 27, 2007. Margaret F. Hayes, Acting, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–4320 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 5716] Title: 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Forms DS– 2053, DS–3024, DS–3025, and DS– 3026; Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; OMB Control Number 1405–0113 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: Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant. OMB Control Number: 1405–0113. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services (CA/VO). Form Number: DS–2053, DS–3024, DS–3025, DS–3026. Respondents: Immigrant visa and refugee applicants. Estimated Number of Respondents: 630,000 per year. PO 00000 Frm 00181 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Number of Responses: 630,000 per year. Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. Total Estimated Burden: 630,000 hours annually. 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 March 9, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject line must read OMB 1405–0113 Reauthorization). • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services— OMB 1405–0113 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 20522, 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: INA Section 221(d) requires that prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa the applicant undergo a physical and mental examination. The results of the medical examination are used to determine the alien’s eligibility for such a visa under INA 212(a)(1). INA Section 412(b)(4)(B) requires that the United States Government ‘‘provide for the identification of refugees who have been determined to have medical conditions E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 46 / Friday, March 9, 2007 / Notices affecting the public health and requiring treatment.’’ Form DS–2053, Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; Form DS–3024, Chest X-Ray and Classification Worksheet; Form DS– 3025, Vaccination Documentation Worksheet; and Form DS–3026, Medical History and Physical Examination Worksheet, are designed to record the results of the medical examination. The panel physician performs the medical examination of the applicant and completes the forms. Methodology: The medical forms are sent to the applicant in the applicant’s package. The applicant takes the forms to the panel physician to use during the medical examination. The panel physician completes the medical examination and fills out the forms. The forms are then submitted in hard copy to the consular officer for processing. 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room H– 481, Washington, DC on March 22, 2007 from 10 a.m. EST to 12 p.m. EST. If you are unable to attend the public meeting and you would like to participate by teleconferencing, please contact Trisha Smeltzer to receive the conference call in number and the relevant materials. . Public Participation: Advisory Committee Study Group meetings are open to the public. Persons wishing to attend should contact Trisha Smeltzer at smeltzertk@state.gov or at 202–776– 8423 and provide your name, e-mail address, and affiliation(s). Additional meeting information can also be obtained from Ms. Smeltzer. Persons who cannot attend but who wish to comment on any of the proposals are welcome to do so by e-mail to Michael Dennis at DennisMJ@state.gov. Dated: February 21, 2007. Stephen A. Edson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–4321 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] Dated: March 2, 2007. Michael Dennis, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Advisor, Office of Private International Law, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–4319 Filed 3–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P BILLING CODE 4710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Public Notice 5682] Federal Highway Administration jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law: Study Group on Consumer Protection [Docket No. FHWA–2007–27487] One of the goals of the Organization of American States is to harmonize private international law through InterAmerican Specialized Conferences on Private International Law (CIDIP). The OAS has hosted these conferences every four to six years. Currently states are drafting instruments for ‘‘CIDIP–VII,’’ which will focus inter alia on consumer protection. States are currently reviewing a draft Brazilian treaty on choice of law, a Canadian draft model law on choice of law and jurisdiction, and a U.S. proposal for a model law on the availability of consumer dispute resolution and redress. OAS member states discussed the three proposals at an initial meeting held in Porto Alegre, Brazil in December. No dates have been set for future meetings, but the views of participating states have been requested. The Department of State Advisory Committee on Private International Law (ACPIL) will hold a public meeting to review the results of the Porto Alegre meeting and to obtain views on the three proposals with regard to consumer protection. Time: The public meeting will take place at the Federal Trade Commission, VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:24 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by May 8, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT DMS Docket Number FHWA–2007–27487 by any of the following methods: • Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, PO 00000 Frm 00182 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10811 Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// dms.dot.gov at any time or to Room 401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program, contact Gwen Sutton, 703–235–0535, Office of Professional and Corporate Development, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For information regarding the National Highway Institute, contact Ann Gretter, 703–235–1260 or Heather Shelsta, 703– 934–3436, National Highway Institute, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22202. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Education and Training Program. Background: The Education and Training Program is comprised of two programs, the Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship and the National Highway Institute (NHI). The Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship is currently authorized by Public Law 109–59, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users of 2005 (SAFETEA– LU). The purpose of the fellowship is to advance transportation education and research, and attract qualified students to the field of transportation. The Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship allows for the collection and analysis of vital program information from student transportation education programs, also serving as a management tool to measure program performance and evaluate effectiveness in meeting federal intent and workforce development common goals and objectives. An application form is used to collect basic information from the student to determine eligibility and qualifications for fellowship. The NHI is authorized under Section 5204 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 46 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10810-10811]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-4321]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 5716]


Title: 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Forms 
DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3026; Medical Examination for 
Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; OMB Control Number 1405-0113

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: Medical Examination for Immigrant 
or Refugee Applicant.
    OMB Control Number: 1405-0113.
    Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services (CA/
VO).
    Form Number: DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, DS-3026.
    Respondents: Immigrant visa and refugee applicants.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 630,000 per year.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 630,000 per year.
    Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 630,000 hours annually.
    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 March 9, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject line must read OMB 
1405-0113 Reauthorization).
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services--OMB 1405-0113 
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 
20522, 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: INA Section 221(d) requires that 
prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa the applicant undergo a 
physical and mental examination. The results of the medical examination 
are used to determine the alien's eligibility for such a visa under INA 
212(a)(1). INA Section 412(b)(4)(B) requires that the United States 
Government ``provide for the identification of refugees who have been 
determined to have medical conditions

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affecting the public health and requiring treatment.'' Form DS-2053, 
Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; Form DS-3024, 
Chest X-Ray and Classification Worksheet; Form DS-3025, Vaccination 
Documentation Worksheet; and Form DS-3026, Medical History and Physical 
Examination Worksheet, are designed to record the results of the 
medical examination. The panel physician performs the medical 
examination of the applicant and completes the forms.
    Methodology: The medical forms are sent to the applicant in the 
applicant's package. The applicant takes the forms to the panel 
physician to use during the medical examination. The panel physician 
completes the medical examination and fills out the forms. The forms 
are then submitted in hard copy to the consular officer for processing.

    Dated: February 21, 2007.
Stephen A. Edson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
 [FR Doc. E7-4321 Filed 3-8-07; 8:45 am]
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