60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0018, 28544 [E7-9746]

Download as PDF 28544 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 97 / Monday, May 21, 2007 / Notices publication. You can obtain a copy of the OMB clearance package by calling the SSA Reports Clearance Officer at 410–965–0454, or by writing to the address listed above. Electronic Records Express—0960— NEW. Electronic Records Express (ERE) is a new Internet-based platform which facilitates the electronic submission of medical and school records needed for the disability process. These records are currently mailed as hard paper copies to SSA and state Disability Determination Services (DDSs) under the aegis of OMB No. 0960–0555, the Clearance of Information Collections Conducted by State Disability Determination Services on Behalf of SSA. While SSA and the DDSs will continue to accept paper copies, ERE offers respondents the opportunity to submit these records electronically. The revised burden for the actual document submission will continue to be covered under 0960– 0555; this new collection covers the ERE registration and user training process. The respondents are medical providers and school professionals who submit information to SSA on behalf of disability applicants or beneficiaries. Type of Request: New information collection. Number of Respondents: 20,000. Frequency of Response: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 5 minutes. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,667 hours. Dated: May 15, 2007. Elizabeth A. Davidson, Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. E7–9726 Filed 5–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 5799] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405–0018 Notice of request for public comments. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 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: Nonimmigrant Visa Application. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:57 May 18, 2007 Jkt 211001 • OMB Control Number: 1405–0018. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO). • Form Number: DS–156. • Respondents: Nonimmigrant visa applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 12,000,000. • Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 12,000,000 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 May 21, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject line must read DS–156 Reauthorization). • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS– 156 Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington DC 20520–30106. 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 Lauren Prosnik 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) 663–2951 or prosnikla@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: Form DS–156 is completed by aliens seeking nonimmigrant visas to the U.S. The Department will use the DS–156 to PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 elicit information necessary to determine an applicant’s visa eligibility. Methodology: The DS–156 is completed by applicants online or, in exceptional circumstances, applicants may submit a paper application to posts abroad. The applicant prints the application and a 2–D barcode. When the applicant appears at the interview the barcode is scanned and the information electronically received. Dated: April 23, 2007. Stephen A. Edson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–9746 Filed 5–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5800] Determination and Certification Under Section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act Pursuant to section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2781), and Executive Order 11958, as amended, I hereby determine and certify to the Congress that the following countries are not cooperating fully with United States antiterrorism efforts: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela. This determination and certification shall be transmitted to the Congress and published in the Federal Register. Dated: May 14, 2007. John D. Negroponte, Deputy Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 97 (Monday, May 21, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 28544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-9746]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 5799]


 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156, 
Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0018

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: Nonimmigrant Visa 
Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0018.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO).
     Form Number: DS-156.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant visa applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 12,000,000.
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 12,000,000 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 May 21, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject line must read DS-156 
Reauthorization).
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services--DS-156 
Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington DC 20520-30106.
    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 Lauren Prosnik 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) 663-2951 or prosnikla@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:
    Form DS-156 is completed by aliens seeking nonimmigrant visas to 
the U.S. The Department will use the DS-156 to elicit information 
necessary to determine an applicant's visa eligibility.
    Methodology:
    The DS-156 is completed by applicants online or, in exceptional 
circumstances, applicants may submit a paper application to posts 
abroad. The applicant prints the application and a 2-D barcode. When 
the applicant appears at the interview the barcode is scanned and the 
information electronically received.

    Dated: April 23, 2007.
Stephen A. Edson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E7-9746 Filed 5-18-07; 8:45 am]
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