60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-1648, Application for A, G, or NATO Visa, OMB No. 1405-0100, 25910 [2010-11006]

Download as PDF 25910 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 89 / Monday, May 10, 2010 / Notices jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State (CA/VO). • Form Number: DS–156K. • Respondents: Aliens applying for a nonimmigrant visa to enter the U.S. as ´ the fianc&eacute;(e) of a U.S. citizen. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 35,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 35,000. • Average Hours per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 35,000 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 10, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject line must read DS–156K Reauthorization). • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS– 156K Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520. • 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 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. 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–156K is used by consular officers to VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:18 May 07, 2010 Jkt 220001 determine the eligibility of an alien ´ applicant for a non-immigrant fianc&eacute;(e) visa. Methodology: The DS–156K is submitted to consular posts abroad. • Fax: (202) 663–3898. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. Dated: April 19, 2010. Edward J. Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acting Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. 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. 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 Department of State uses Form DS–1648 to elicit information from applicants for a renewal of A, G, or NATO visas, exluding A–3, G–5 and NATO–7 applicants. An estimated 30,000 renewal applications are filed each year. Methodology: The DS–1648 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. [FR Doc. 2010–11022 Filed 5–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6994] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–1648, Application for A, G, or NATO Visa, OMB No. 1405–0100 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: Application for A, G, or NATO Visa. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0100. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services. • Form Number: DS–1648. • Respondents: All applicants for A, G, or NATO visas reauthorizations, excluding A–3, G–5 and NATO–7 applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 30,000. • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 15,000 hours. • 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 May 10, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (the subject line of the e-mail must be DS– 1648). • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS– 1648 Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520–30106. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 19, 2010. Edward J. Ramotowksi, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–11006 Filed 5–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6993] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application, OMB Control Number 1405–0101 ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 89 (Monday, May 10, 2010)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11006]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6994]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-1648, 
Application for A, G, or NATO Visa, OMB No. 1405-0100

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 A, G, or 
NATO Visa.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0100.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of 
Visa Services.
     Form Number: DS-1648.
     Respondents: All applicants for A, G, or NATO visas 
reauthorizations, excluding A-3, G-5 and NATO-7 applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 30,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 15,000 hours.
     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 May 10, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (the subject line of the e-mail 
must be DS-1648).
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services--DS-1648 
Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520-30106.
     Fax: (202) 663-3898.
    You must include the DS form number, 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.

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 Department of State uses Form 
DS-1648 to elicit information from applicants for a renewal of A, G, or 
NATO visas, exluding A-3, G-5 and NATO-7 applicants. An estimated 
30,000 renewal applications are filed each year.
    Methodology: The DS-1648 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.

    Dated: April 19, 2010.
Edward J. Ramotowksi,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2010-11006 Filed 5-7-10; 8:45 am]
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