60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa Application, 77771 [2013-30692]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 24, 2013 / Notices SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [ License No. 02/02–0663] PennantPark SBIC Il, LP; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest Notice is hereby given that PennantPark SBIC II, LP, 1590 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10022, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (’’the Act’’), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an exemption under Section 312 of the Act and Section 107.730, Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (‘‘SBA’’) Rules and Regulations (13 CFR 107.730). PennantPark SBIC Il, LP proposes to provide debt financing to Randall-Reilly Publishing Company, LLC, 3200 Rice Mine Rd NE., Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. The financing is brought within the purview of § 107.730(a)(4) of the Regulations because the proceeds will be used to discharge an obligation to PennantPark Investment Corporation, an Associate of PennantPark SBIC II, LP. Therefore this transaction requires prior SBA exemption. Notice is hereby given that any interested person may submit written comments on the transaction, within fifteen days of the date of this publication, to the Associate Administrator for Investment, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416. Dated: December 18, 2013. Javier E. Saade, Associate Administrator for Office of Investment and Innovation. [FR Doc. 2013–30598 Filed 12–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8568] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa Application Notice of request for public comment. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:36 Dec 23, 2013 Jkt 232001 organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to February 24, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Public Notice 8568’’ in the Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page. • Email: PRA_BurdenComments@ state.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the 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 collection instrument and supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, who may be reached at PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa Application • OMB Control Number: 1405–0018 • Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection • Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R • Form Number: DS–156 • Respondents: All Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants • Estimated Number of Respondents: 111,000 • Estimated Number of Responses: 111,000 • Average Time Per Response: 1 hour • Total Estimated Burden Time: 111,000 • Frequency: Once per respondent • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this 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 PO 00000 Frm 00129 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77771 or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of Proposed Collection Form DS–156 is required by regulation of all nonimmigrant visa applicants who do not use the Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa (Form DS–160). Posts will use the DS– 156 to elicit information necessary to determine an applicant’s visa eligibility. Methodology The DS–156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application is available online at https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp. The applicant must fill out the form online and print out the 2–D Barcode. This form will only be used if applicants cannot access the DS–160, Electronic Application for Nonimmigrant Visa. Dated: December 13, 2013. Edward Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2013–30692 Filed 12–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8571] Culturally Significant Object Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Love and Play: A Pair of Paintings by Fragonard—Toledo Museum of Art and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Works Reunited’’ Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000, I hereby determine that the object to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Love and Play: A Pair of Paintings by Fragonard— Toledo Museum of Art and ThyssenBornemisza Museum, Madrid, Works Reunited,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, is of cultural significance. The object is imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 24, 2013)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8568]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant 
Visa Application

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
February 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice 8568'' in the Search bar. If necessary, use 
the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the 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 collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, who may be reached at PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa 
Application
 OMB Control Number: 1405-0018
 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection
 Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R
 Form Number: DS-156
 Respondents: All Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
 Estimated Number of Respondents: 111,000
 Estimated Number of Responses: 111,000
 Average Time Per Response: 1 hour
 Total Estimated Burden Time: 111,000
 Frequency: Once per respondent
 Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this 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 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    Form DS-156 is required by regulation of all nonimmigrant visa 
applicants who do not use the Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa 
(Form DS-160). Posts will use the DS-156 to elicit information 
necessary to determine an applicant's visa eligibility.

Methodology

    The DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application is available online at 
https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp. The applicant must fill out the 
form online and print out the 2-D Barcode. This form will only be used 
if applicants cannot access the DS-160, Electronic Application for 
Nonimmigrant Visa.

    Dated: December 13, 2013.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2013-30692 Filed 12-23-13; 8:45 am]
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