60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-260, Electronic Application for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration, 1405-0185, 1777 [2012-359]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 7 / Wednesday, January 11, 2012 / Notices public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 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 filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of CME. 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–CME–2011–22 and should be submitted on or before February 1, 2012. For the Commission by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.7 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–305 Filed 1–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7750] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–260, Electronic Application for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration, 1405–0185 Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: 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: Electronic Application for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0185. • Type of Request: Extension. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services (CA/VO/ L/R) • Form Number: DS–260. • Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 700,000. • Average Hours per Response: 2 hours. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 7 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:02 Jan 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 • Total Estimated Burden: 1,400,000. • Frequency: Once per respondent. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from January 11, 2012. ADDRESSES: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may view and comment on this notice by going to the regulations.gov Web site at https://www.regulations.gov/ #!home and searching for the Public Notice number indicated at the beginning of this notice. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services— DS–260, 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 Sydney Taylor of the Visa Services Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., L–630, Washington, DC 20520– 30106, who may be reached at taylors2@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–260 will be used to elicit information to determine the eligibility of aliens applying for immigrant visas. Methodology: The DS–260 will be submitted electronically to the Department via the Internet. The applicant will be instructed to print a confirmation page containing a 2–D bar code record locator, which will be scanned at the time of processing. Applicants who submit the electronic application will no longer submit paperbased applications to the Department. PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1777 Dated: December 20, 2011. David T. Donahue, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–359 Filed 1–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7751] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–261, Electronic Choice of Address and Agent, OMB Control Number 1405–0186 Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: 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: Electronic Choice of Address and Agent. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0186. • Type of Request: Extension. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services (CA/VO/ L/R). • Form Number: DS–261. • Respondents: Immigrant beneficiaries requesting change of address or designation of an authorized agent. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 700,000. • Average Hours per Response: 10 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 116,666. • 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 January 11, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may view and comment on this notice by going to the regulations.gov Web site at https://www.regulations.gov/ index/#!home and searching for the Public Notice number indicated at the beginning of this notice. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services— DS–160, 2401 E Street NW., Washington DC 20520–30106. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11JAN1.SGM 11JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 1777]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-359]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 7750]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-260, 
Electronic Application for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration, 
1405-0185

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: Electronic Application 
for Immigration Visa and Alien Registration.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0185.
     Type of Request: Extension.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa 
Services (CA/VO/L/R)
     Form Number: DS-260.
     Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 700,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden: 1,400,000.
     Frequency: Once per respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from January 11, 2012.

ADDRESSES: 
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may view and 
comment on this notice by going to the regulations.gov Web site at 
https://www.regulations.gov/#!home and searching for the Public Notice 
number indicated at the beginning of this notice.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services--DS-260, 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 Sydney Taylor of the Visa Services 
Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2401 
E Street NW., L-630, Washington, DC 20520-30106, who may be reached at 
taylors2@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-260 will be used to elicit 
information to determine the eligibility of aliens applying for 
immigrant visas.
    Methodology: The DS-260 will be submitted electronically to the 
Department via the Internet. The applicant will be instructed to print 
a confirmation page containing a 2-D bar code 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: December 20, 2011.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2012-359 Filed 1-10-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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