Proposed Collection: Comment Request, 65247-65248 [2012-26258]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 207 / Thursday, October 25, 2012 / Notices standard routine uses that apply to all of its Privacy Act systems of records. These notices appear in the form of a Prefatory Statement. These standard routine uses apply to Visa Records, State–39. STORAGE: Electronic media and hard copy. RETRIEVABILITY: Records may be retrieved through individual data fields including but not limited to: Applicant personal data; biometrics and namecheck data; case data; and visa data. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with SAFEGUARDS: All U.S. Government employees and contractors with authorized access have undergone a thorough background security investigation. All Department users are given cyber security awareness training which covers the procedures for handling Sensitive but Unclassified information, including personally identifiable information (PII). Annual refresher training is mandatory. In addition, all Foreign Service and Civil Service employees and those Locally Engaged Staff (LES) who handle PII are required to take the Foreign Service Institute distance learning course instructing employees on privacy and security requirements, including the rules of behavior for handling PII and the potential consequences if it is handled improperly. Before being granted access to Visa Records a user must first be granted access to the Department of State computer system. Remote access to the Department of State network from non-Department owned systems is authorized only through a Department-approved access program. Remote access to the network is configured with the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M–07–16 security requirements, which include but are not limited to two-factor authentication and time out function. Access to the Department of State, its annexes and posts abroad is controlled by security guards and admission is limited to those individuals possessing a valid identification card or individuals under proper escort. All paper records containing personal information are maintained in secured file cabinets in restricted areas, access to which is limited to authorized personnel. Access to computerized files is passwordprotected and under the direct supervision of the system manager. The system maintains audit trails of access and activity for each user within each function, thereby permitting regular and ad hoc monitoring of computer usage by systems and consular managers. VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:06 Oct 24, 2012 Jkt 229001 When it is determined that a user no longer needs access, the user’s account is disabled. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: 65247 applicant’s behalf to be releasable thereto. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: (See above). These records will be maintained until they become inactive, at which time they will be destroyed or retired in accordance with published record disposition schedules of the Department of State and as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration. More specific information may be obtained by writing to the Director; Office of Information Programs and Services; A/GIS/IPS; SA–2; Department of State; 515 22nd Street NW., Washington, DC 20522–8100. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: These records contain information that is primarily obtained from the individual who is the subject of the records; attorneys/agents representing these individuals; relatives; sponsors; petitioners; members of Congress; U.S. Government agencies; foreign government agencies, international organizations; local sources at posts; and anyone else with information that is, or may be, relevant to a U.S. visa application. SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, Room 6811, Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520–4818; Director, National Visa Center, 32 Rochester Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 63801; Director, Kentucky Consular Center, 3505 N. US Hwy 25 W, Williamsburg, KY 40769. At specific locations abroad the on-site manager is the consular officer responsible for visa processing. SYSTEMS EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3), records contained within this system of records are exempted from 5 U.S.C. 552a (c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), and (f). See Department of State Rules published in the Federal Register, under 22 CFR 171.36. [FR Doc. 2012–26307 Filed 10–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Individuals who have reason to believe that the Department of State might have visa records pertaining to them may write to the Director; Office of Information Programs and Services; A/GIS/IPS; SA–2; Department of State; 515 22nd Street NW.; Washington, DC 20522–8100. The individual must specify that he or she wishes Visa Records for his/her application or petition to be checked. At a minimum, the individual should include: name; date and place of birth; current mailing address and zip code; signature; a brief description of the circumstances that caused the creation of the record (including the city and/or country and the approximate dates), which give the individual cause to believe that the Department of State has records pertaining to him or her. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES Individuals who wish to gain access to or amend records pertaining to themselves may write to the Director, Office of Information Programs and Services (address above). However, in general, visa records are confidential and may not be released under section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, except that, the Department of State may consider requests for records that originated with, or were sent to, a requesting visa applicant or someone acting on such PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Public Debt Proposed Collection: Comment Request Notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently the Bureau of the Public Debt within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Request to reissue U.S. Savings Bonds to a personal trust. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 26, 2012 to be assured of consideration. SUMMARY: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@bpd.treas.gov. The opportunity to make comments online is also available at www.pracomment.gov. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1 65248 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 207 / Thursday, October 25, 2012 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies should be directed to Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, (304) 480–8150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Request to reissue U.S. Savings Bonds to a Personal Trust. OMB Number: 1535–0009. Form Number: PD F 1851. Abstract: The information is necessary to support a request for reissue of savings bonds in the name of the trustee of a personal trust estate. Current Actions: None. Type of Review: Revision. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,500. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (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; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: October 22, 2012. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–26258 Filed 10–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–39–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Public Debt Proposed Collection: Comment Request Notice and request for comments. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with ACTION: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:06 Oct 24, 2012 Jkt 229001 burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Currently the Bureau of the Public Debt within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Application By Survivors for Payment of Bond or Check Issued Under the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946, as amended. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 26, 2012 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@bpd.treas.gov. The opportunity to make comments online is also available at www.pracomment.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies should be directed to Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, (304) 480–8150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Application By Survivors for Payment of Bond or Check Issued Under the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946, as amended. OMB Number: 1535–0104. Form Number: PD F 2066. Abstract: The information is requested to support payment of an Armed Forces Leave Bond or check issued under Section 6 of the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946, as amended, where the owner died without assigning the bond to the Administrator of Veterans Affairs prior to payment, or without presenting the check for payment. Current Actions: None. Type of Review: Revision. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500. Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,250. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (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; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: October 22, 2012. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–26259 Filed 10–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–39–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Public Debt Senior Executive Service; Public Debt Performance Review Board Bureau of the Public Debt, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the appointment of the members of the Public Debt Performance Review Board (PRB) for the Bureau of the Public Debt (BPD). The PRB reviews the performance appraisals of career senior executives who are below the level of Assistant Commissioner/Executive Director and who are not assigned to the Office of the Commissioner in BPD. The PRB makes recommendations regarding proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses, pay adjustments, and other appropriate personnel actions. DATES: Effective on October 25, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Jones, Bureau of the Public Debt, (304) 480–8949. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice announces the appointment of the following primary and alternate members to the Bureau of the Public Debt (BPD) PRB: SUMMARY: Primary Members Anita D. Shandor, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner, BPD; Kimberly A. McCoy, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Technology, BPD; Cynthia Z. Springer, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Administrative Services, BPD; Paul V. Crowe, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Retail Securities, BPD. E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 207 (Thursday, October 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65247-65248]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26258]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of the Public Debt


Proposed Collection: Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently the Bureau of the Public Debt within the 
Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the 
Request to reissue U.S. Savings Bonds to a personal trust.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 26, 
2012 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, 
Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4-A, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328, or 
bruce.sharp@bpd.treas.gov. The opportunity to make comments online is 
also available at www.pracomment.gov.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies should be directed to Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau of the Public Debt, 
200 Third Street A4-A, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328, (304) 480-8150.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Request to reissue U.S. Savings Bonds to a Personal Trust.
    OMB Number: 1535-0009.
    Form Number: PD F 1851.
    Abstract: The information is necessary to support a request for 
reissue of savings bonds in the name of the trustee of a personal trust 
estate.
    Current Actions: None.
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,500.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited 
on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; (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; and (e) 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: October 22, 2012.
Bruce A. Sharp,
Bureau Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-26258 Filed 10-24-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-39-P
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