30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, OMB 1405-XXXX, 18601-18602 [E8-6989]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 66 / Friday, April 4, 2008 / Notices forms. These collections are listed below. The current OMB approval for Forms OSC-11, OSC-12, OSC-13, OSC14 and the OSC Survey expire 9/30/08. We are submitting all four forms and the electronic survey for renewal, based on the upcoming date of expiration. Two of the four forms are being revised, Forms OSC-11 and OSC-12. Form OSC-11 has had major changes made to its electronic version, so that it has a certain amount of ‘‘intelligence’’ now built in. Depending upon your responses, it navigates you to the proper sections; it also has help menus for those who need more information prior to making their selections. The electronic form OSC-12 had minor modifications made to it, in order to allow it to be integrated into the new software used to support form OSC-11. Current and former Federal employees, employee representatives, other Federal agencies, state and local government employees, and the general public are invited to comment on this information collection for the first time. Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OSC functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of OSC’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collections of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments should be received by May 16, 2008. DATES: Roderick Anderson, Director of Management and Budget, U.S. Office of Special Counsel, 1730 M Street, NW., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036–4505. ADDRESSES: ebenthall on PRODPC61 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roderick Anderson, Director of Planning and Analysis at the address shown above; by facsimile at (202) 254– 3715. The paper versions of the complaint forms for the collection of information are available for review on OSC’s Web site, at https://www.osc.gov/ forms.htm. The screen captures of the electronic forms are available for review on OSC’s web site at https:// www.osc.gov/library.htm. For those wishing to test out the new functionality of the ‘‘interactive’’ form OSC-11, it will be available to you during the second, 30 day notice, where you will be able to create a user name and password, and log in to test out the form. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Apr 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 OSC is an independent agency responsible for, among other things, (1) investigation of allegations of prohibited personnel practices defined by law at 5 U.S.C. 2302(b), protection of whistleblowers, and certain other illegal employment practices under titles 5 and 38 of the U.S. Code, affecting current or former Federal employees or applicants for employment, and covered state and local government employees; and (2) the interpretation and enforcement of Hatch Act provisions on political activity in chapters 15 and 73 of title 5 of the U.S. Code. Title of Collections: (1) Form OSC-11, (Complaint of Possible Prohibited Personnel Practice of Other Prohibited Activity; (2) Form OSC-12 (Information about filing a Whistleblower Disclosure with the Office of Special Counsel); (3) Form OSC-13 (Complaint of Possible Prohibited Political Activity (Violation of the Hatch Act)); (4) Form OSC-14 Complaint of Possible Violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Type of Information Collection Request: Approval of a previously approved collection of information, of which the forms and survey expire on 9/30/08. Also request that the revised electronic versions of forms OSC-11 and OSC-12 be approved. Affected public: Current and former Federal employees, applicants for Federal employment, state and local government employees, and their representatives, and the general public. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 2,700. Frequency: Daily. Estimated Average Amount of Time for a Person to Respond: 64 minutes. Estimated Annual Burden: 2,899 hours. Abstract: This form is used by current and former Federal employees and applicants for Federal employment to submit allegations of possible prohibited personnel practices or other prohibited activity for investigation and possible prosecution by OSC. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 31, 2008. Scott J. Bloch, Special Counsel. [FR Doc.E8–7030 Filed 4–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7405–01–S PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18601 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6148] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, OMB 1405–XXXX Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application • OMB Control Number: None • Type of Request: New Collection • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services (CA/VO) • Form Number: DS–160 • Respondents: All nonimmigrant visa applicants • Estimated Number of Respondents: 10 million • Estimated Number of Responses: 10 million • Average Hours Per Response: 75 minutes • Total Estimated Burden: 12,500,000 hours • Frequency: Once per visa application • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefit DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from April 4, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at 202–395–4718. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: kastrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. • Fax: 202–395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Lauren Prosnik, who may be reached at 202–663–2951. E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 18602 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 66 / Friday, April 4, 2008 / Notices We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform 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. Abstract of Proposed Collection: The Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS–160) will be used to collect biographical and other information from individuals seeking a nonimmigrant visa. The consular officer uses the information collected to determine the applicant’s eligibility for a visa. This collection combines questions from current information collections DS–156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application), DS–156E (Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader Investor Application), ´ DS–156K (Nonimmigrant Fiance Application), DS–157 (Nonimmigrant Supplemental Visa Application), DS– 158 (Contact Information and Work History Application), and DS–3052 (Nonimmigrant V Visa Application). Methodology: The DS–160 will be submitted electronically to the Department via the internet. The applicant will be instructed to print a confirmation page containing a bar coded record locator, which will be scanned at the time of processing. Applicants who submit the electronic application will no longer submit paper-based applications to the Department. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 5, 2008. Stephen A. Edson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–6989 Filed 4–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee; Renewal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal. ebenthall on PRODPC61 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and in accordance with section 102–3.65, title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the FAA gives VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Apr 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 notice it has renewed the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) for a 2-year period beginning March 20, 2008. The Committee’s primary purpose is to provide the public with an earlier opportunity to participate in the FAA’s rulemaking process. It will continue to operate in accordance with the rules of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Department of Transportation, FAA Committee Management Order (1110.30C). For further information about the ARAC, please contact Ms. Gerri Robinson, FAA Office of Rulemaking, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone number: 202–267–9678. Issued in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2008. Pamela A. Hamilton-Powell, Executive Director, Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. E8–7075 Filed 4–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No: FAA–2008–23639] Deadline for Notification of Intent To Use the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Sponsor, Cargo, and Nonprimary Entitlement Funds for Fiscal Year 2008 Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces June 1, 2008, as the deadline for each airport sponsor to notify the FAA whether or not it will use its fiscal year 2008 entitlement funds available under Public Law 110–190 to accomplish AIPeligible projects that the sponsor previously identified through the Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) process during the preceding year. If a sponsor does not declare their intention regarding the use of 2008 entitlement funds by June 1, 2008, FAA will be unable to take the necessary actions to designate these as ‘‘protected’’ carryover funds and these funds would not be carried over if FAA spending authority from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund is not extended beyond June 30, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Wayne Heibeck, Deputy Director, Office of Airport Planning and Programming, APP–2, on (202) 267–8775. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 47105(f) of title 49, United States Code, PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 provides that the sponsor of each airport to which funds are apportioned shall notify the Secretary by such time and in a form as prescribed by the Secretary, of the sponsor’s intent to apply for the funds apportioned to it (entitlements). This notice applies only to those airports that have had entitlement funds apportioned to them, except those nonprimary airports located in designated Block Grant States. Sponsors intending to apply for any of their available entitlement funds, including those unused from prior years, shall submit by June 1, 2008, a written indication to the designated Airports District Office (or Regional Office in regions without Airports District Offices) that they will advertise, bid, and submit an application prior to June 10, 2008, or by the date established by the designated Airport District or Regional Office. This notice is promulgated to expedite and prioritize the grant-making process. In the past, the FAA has established a deadline of May 1 for an airport sponsor to declare that it will defer use of its entitlement funding. Considering the AIP program has been extended for only 9-months into the middle of a fiscal year, and uncertainty about additional statutory action before the end of the fiscal year, the FAA is establishing June 1 as the deadline for each airport sponsor to notify the FAA whether or not it will use its fiscal year 2008 entitlement funds. Public Law 110–190, enacted on February 28, 2008, amended section 48103 of title 49, United States Code, to extend the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for the 9-month period beginning October 1, 2007 and ending on June 30, 2008. This law enables the FAA to use a portion of the AIP obligation authority made available under Public Law 110–161 (‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008’’). Although the AIP grant authority available for FY2008 does not expire on June 30, 2008, the FAA’s expenditure authority from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund will expire on June 30 in the absence of an additional statutory extension. Therefore, to avoid the risk of not being able to carryover funds should an additional extension not be enacted, AIP funds should be obligated in FAA’s accounting records on or before June 20. Obligations must be made on or before June 20, rather than June 30 because the FAA’s accounting systems will be taken offline to perform the end of the month closeout shortly after this date. Sponsors have three options available to them regarding AIP grants during this 9-month period. First, sponsors may E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 66 (Friday, April 4, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18601-18602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6989]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6148]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-160, 
Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, OMB 1405-XXXX

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa 
Electronic Application
     OMB Control Number: None
     Type of Request: New Collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa 
Services (CA/VO)
     Form Number: DS-160
     Respondents: All nonimmigrant visa applicants
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 10 million
     Estimated Number of Responses: 10 million
     Average Hours Per Response: 75 minutes
     Total Estimated Burden: 12,500,000 hours
     Frequency: Once per visa application
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefit

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from April 4, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the 
Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who 
may be reached at 202-395-4718. You may submit comments by any of the 
following methods:
     E-mail: kastrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form 
number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the 
subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
     Fax: 202-395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collection and supporting documents from Lauren Prosnik, 
who may be reached at 202-663-2951.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary to properly perform 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.
    Abstract of Proposed Collection:
    The Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) will be used 
to collect biographical and other information from individuals seeking 
a nonimmigrant visa. The consular officer uses the information 
collected to determine the applicant's eligibility for a visa. This 
collection combines questions from current information collections DS-
156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application), DS-156E (Nonimmigrant Treaty 
Trader Investor Application), DS-156K (Nonimmigrant Fianc[eacute] 
Application), DS-157 (Nonimmigrant Supplemental Visa Application), DS-
158 (Contact Information and Work History Application), and DS-3052 
(Nonimmigrant V Visa Application).
    Methodology:
    The DS-160 will be submitted electronically to the Department via 
the internet. The applicant will be instructed to print a confirmation 
page containing a bar coded record locator, which will be scanned at 
the time of processing. Applicants who submit the electronic 
application will no longer submit paper-based applications to the 
Department.

    Dated: March 5, 2008.
Stephen A. Edson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E8-6989 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am]
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