60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-234, Application for Special Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, OMB Number 1405-0015, 39368-39369 [E8-15591]

Download as PDF 39368 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 9, 2008 / Notices proposal constitutes an interpretation with respect to the meaning, administration, or enforcement of an existing rule of OCC. At any time within sixty days of the filing of such rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml) or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. 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Copies of the Alan Escobar, Office of Disaster submission, all subsequent Assistance, U.S. Small Business amendments, all written statements Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., with respect to the proposed rule Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416. change that are filed with the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice Commission, and all written of the Presidential disaster declaration communications relating to the for the State of Wisconsin, dated 06/14/ proposed rule change between the 2008 is hereby amended to include the Commission and any person, other than following areas as adversely affected by those that may be withheld from the the disaster: public in accordance with the Primary Counties: (Physical Damage and provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be Economic Injury Loans): available for inspection and copying in Washington, Waukesha, the Commission’s Public Reference Winnebago, Fond Du Lac, Iowa, Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, Marquette, Grant, Kenosha, Rock, DC 20549, on official business days Sheboygan, Dodge, Green between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Contiguous Counties: (Economic Injury The text of the proposed rule change is Loans Only): available at OCC, the Commission’s Illinois: Boone, Jo Daviess, Lake, Public Reference Room, and https:// McHenry, Stephenson, Winnebago www.theocc.com/publications/rules/ Iowa: Dubuque proposed_changes/sr_occ_08_10.pdf. Wisconsin: Calumet, Jefferson, All comments received will be posted 11 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). without change; the Commission does VerDate Aug<31>2005 Lafayette, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. 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: Application for Special Immigrant Visa. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0015. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State (CA/VO). • Form Number: DS–234. • Respondents: Iraqi immigrant visa applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000 per year. • Estimated Number of Responses: 12,000 per year. • Average Hours Per Response: 20 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 4,000 hours per year. • Frequency: Once per respondent. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain U.S. resettlement benefits The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from July 9, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following method: • E-mail: FiresteinJY@state.gov (Subject line must read DS–234 SIV Form). • Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): PRM/Admissions, 2401 E DATES: E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 9, 2008 / Notices Street, NW., Suite L505, SA–1, Washington, DC 20522 You must include the DS form number (DS–234), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority No. 314] 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 Jessica Firestein of the Office of Admissions, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW. L–505, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at firesteinjy@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: Form DS–234 is being added to this collection to elicit information used to determine the eligibility of Iraqis and Afghan nationals applying for special immigrant visas. Methodology: The SIV Bio-data information form (DS–234) is submitted electronically by the applicant to the National Visa Center, which will forward the forms to the Refugee Processing Center of Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 28, 2008. Lawrence Bartlett, Deputy Director, Office of Admissions, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–15591 Filed 7–8–08; 8:45 am] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4710–33–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:15 Jul 08, 2008 Delegation by the Deputy Secretary of State to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security of Authority in Section 1821(b) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of State, including Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a), and delegated to me by Delegation of Authority 245, I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, to the extent authorized by law, the function conferred on the Secretary of State in Section 1821(b) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. 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E8–15581 Filed 7–8–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ITS Joint Program Office; Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting Research and Innovative Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces, pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 72–363; 5 U.S.C. app. 2), a meeting of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC). The meeting will be held on July 31, 2008, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and August 1, Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39369 2008, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Courtyard by Marriott Capitol Hill/Navy Yard Hotel, 140 L Street, SE., Washington, DC 20003. The ITSPAC, established under Section 5305 of Public Law 109–59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, August 10, 2005, and chartered on February 7, 2008, was created to advise the Secretary of Transportation on all matters relating to the study, development and implementation of intelligent transportation systems. Through its sponsor, the ITS Joint Program Office, the ITSPAC will make recommendations to the Secretary regarding ITS program needs, objectives, plans, approaches, contents, and progress. The following is a summary of the meeting’s tentative agenda. Day 1: (1) Introductory Remarks; (2) Crosswalk: Existing ITS Program Goals and Activities to Proposed New Program Goals and Focus Areas; (3) RITA Administrator Remarks; (4) USDOT World Congress Activity Update; (5) University Transportation Centers Coordination Activities Update; and (6) ITS Advisory Committee Advice Memorandum Update. Day 2: (1) Agenda and Objective Review; (2) ITS Initiatives Program Updates; (3) General Discussion; (4) Summary and Wrap-up; and (5) Next Steps. Attendance is open to the public, but limited space will be available on a first come, first served basis. With the approval of Ms. Shelley Row, the Committee Designated Federal Official, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Noncommittee members wishing to present oral statements or obtain information should contact Ms. Marcia Pincus, the Committee Management Officer, at (202) 366–9230. Questions about the agenda or written comments may be submitted by U.S. Mail to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, ITS Joint Program Office, Attention: Marcia Pincus, Room E33–401, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590 or faxed to (202) 493–2027. The ITS Joint Program Office requests that written comments be submitted prior to the meeting. Persons with a disability requiring special services, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, should contact Ms. Pincus at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting. Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the FACA and the General Service Administration regulations (41 CFR Part 102–3) E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39368-39369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15591]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6285]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-234, 
Application for Special Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, OMB 
Number 1405-0015

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: Application for Special 
Immigrant Visa.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0015.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department 
of State (CA/VO).
     Form Number: DS-234.
     Respondents: Iraqi immigrant visa applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 12,000 per year.
     Average Hours Per Response: 20 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 4,000 hours per year.
     Frequency: Once per respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain U.S. 
resettlement benefits

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from July 9, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following method:
     E-mail: FiresteinJY@state.gov (Subject line must read DS-
234 SIV Form).
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): PRM/Admissions, 
2401 E

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Street, NW., Suite L505, SA-1, Washington, DC 20522
    You must include the DS form number (DS-234), 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 Jessica Firestein of the Office of Admissions, 
U.S. Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW. L-505, Washington, DC 
20522, who may be reached at firesteinjy@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-234 is being added to this 
collection to elicit information used to determine the eligibility of 
Iraqis and Afghan nationals applying for special immigrant visas.
    Methodology: The SIV Bio-data information form (DS-234) is 
submitted electronically by the applicant to the National Visa Center, 
which will forward the forms to the Refugee Processing Center of Bureau 
of Population, Refugees and Migration.

    Dated: June 28, 2008.
Lawrence Bartlett,
Deputy Director, Office of Admissions, Bureau of Population, Refugees 
and Migration, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E8-15591 Filed 7-8-08; 8:45 am]
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