60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-158, Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant, OMB Control Number 1405-0144, 7725 [E9-3527]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 32 / Thursday, February 19, 2009 / Notices 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: sroberts on PROD1PC70 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. Please include File Number SR–OCC–2009–02 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–OCC–2009–02. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filings also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of OCC and on OCC’s Web site at https:// www.optionsclearing.com/publications/ rules/proposed_changes/ sr_occ_09_02.pdf. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–OCC– 2009–02 and should be submitted on or before March 12, 2009. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:38 Feb 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 For the Commission by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.6 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–3427 Filed 2–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6529] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–158, Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant, OMB Control Number 1405–0144 ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. 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: Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0144. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO. • Form Number: DS–158. • Respondents: Nonimmigrant visa applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 700,000. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 700,000 hours. • Frequency: Once per applicant. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from February 19, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may also view and comment on this notice by going to the regulations.gov Web site at https:// www.regulations.gov/index/cfm. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services— DS–160, 2401 E. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520–30106. 6 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7725 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, Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 663–2951. 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 DS–158 is used to collect supplemental information from students wishing to obtain a nonimmigrant visa to study in the United States. Methodology: Applicants may fill out the DS–158 online or print the page and fill it out by hand, and submit it in person at the time of interview. Dated: February 6, 2009. David T. Donahue, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–3527 Filed 2–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6530] Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: EducationUSA Advising Coordination and Support Program Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement Funding. Opportunity Number: ECA/A/S/A– 10–03. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000. Key Dates: Program Start Date: October 1, 2009 (pending the availability of funds). Application Deadline: April 24, 2009. E:\FR\FM\19FEN1.SGM 19FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 32 (Thursday, February 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E9-3527]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6529]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-158, Contact 
Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant, OMB Control Number 1405-
0144

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: Contact Information and 
Work History for Nonimmigrant.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0144.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO.
     Form Number: DS-158.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant visa applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 700,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 700,000 hours.
     Frequency: Once per applicant.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from February 19, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may also view and 
comment on this notice by going to the regulations.gov Web site at 
https://www.regulations.gov/index/cfm.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services--DS-160, 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, Visa Services, U.S. Department 
of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L-603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be 
reached at (202) 663-2951.

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 DS-158 is used to collect supplemental information from 
students wishing to obtain a nonimmigrant visa to study in the United 
States.
    Methodology:
    Applicants may fill out the DS-158 online or print the page and 
fill it out by hand, and submit it in person at the time of interview.

    Dated: February 6, 2009.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E9-3527 Filed 2-18-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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