60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status, 33198-33199 [2017-15114]

Download as PDF 33198 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 137 / Wednesday, July 19, 2017 / Notices asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Based on SBA’s expectations as to future Pool performance, SBA has determined that, in order to lower the costs associated with SBA’s Secondary Market Loan Pooling Program, it is necessary to increase the minimum maturity ratio—in other words, to reduce the difference between the shortest and the longest remaining term of the guaranteed portions of loans in a Pool. A higher minimum maturity ratio will decrease the difference between the amortization rates of the guaranteed portions of loans in a Pool. This will cause the cash flows from the guaranteed portions of loans in the Pool to be more homogenous, and will more closely match the amortization rate of the Pool Certificate. This is an important driver in reducing the cost of SBA’s timely payment guaranty on Pool Certificates. Therefore, effective October 1, 2017, all guaranteed portions of loans in a Pool presented for settlement with SBA’s Fiscal Transfer Agent will be required to have a minimum maturity ratio of at least 94% for Standard Pools and WAC Pools. SBA has monitored Pools formed over the last 6 months, and has observed that many existing Pools have a minimum maturity ratio of at least 94%. SBA will continue to monitor loan and pool characteristics and will provide notification of additional changes as necessary. It is important to note that there is no change to SBA’s obligation to honor its guaranty of the amounts owed to Registered Holders of Pool Certificates and that such guaranty continues to be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. This program change will be incorporated as necessary into SBA’s Secondary Market documents. As indicated above, this change will be effective for Pools with an issue date on or after October 1, 2017, and will modify any previous description or guidance regarding the minimum maturity ratio for Standard Pools or WAC Pools. SBA is making this change pursuant to Section 5(g)(2) of the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 634 (g)(2). Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634 (g)(2). William M. Manger Associate Administrator Office of Capital Access. [FR Doc. 2017–15180 Filed 7–18–17; 8:45 am] SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) [Disaster Declaration #15209 and #15210; NORTH DAKOTA Disaster #ND–00055] Lisa Lopez-Suarez, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of North Dakota U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10061] This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of North Dakota (FEMA–4323– DR), dated 07/12/2017. Incident: Flooding. Incident Period: 03/23/2017 through 04/29/2017. DATES: Issued July 12, 2017. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 09/11/2017. Economic Injury (Eidl) Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/12/2018. ADDRESSES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 07/12/2017, Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services of governmental nature may file disaster loan applications at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: Benson, Bottineau, Cavalier, McHenry, Pembina, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Towner, Walsh and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Reservation. The Interest Rates are: SUMMARY: Percent For Physical Damage: Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere ......................... Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... For Economic Injury: Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere ...................... 2.500 2.500 2.500 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 152096 and for economic injury is 152106. 18:49 Jul 18, 2017 Jkt 241001 BILLING CODE 8025–01–P AGENCY: BILLING CODE 8025–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 [FR Doc. 2017–15078 Filed 7–18–17; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Frm 00159 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J–1) Status Notice of request for public comment. 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 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 September 18, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2017–0031’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: JExchanges@State.gov. • Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of State, ECA/EC, SA–5, Floor 5, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20522–0505, ATTN: Federal Register Notice Response. 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 G. Kevin Saba, Director, Office of Policy and Program Support, Office of Private Sector Exchange, ECA/EC, SA– 5, Floor 5, Department of State, 2200 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522– 0505, who may be reached at JExchanges@state.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 137 / Wednesday, July 19, 2017 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J–1) Status. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0119. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Program Support (ECA/ EC). • Form Number: DS–2019. • Respondents: U.S. Department of State designated sponsors. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500. • Estimated Number of Responses: 325,000. • Average Time Per Response: 45 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 243,750 annual hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • 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. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Abstract of Proposed Collection The collection is the continuation of information collected and needed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J-Nonimmigrant) under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.). The Form DS–2019 is the document that provides the information needed to identify an individual (and spouse and dependents, where applicable) seeking to enter the U.S. as an Exchange Visitor in J-Nonimmigrant status. Changes have been made to Section 6 of the DS–2019 to include a responsible officer/alternate responsible officer attestation that the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:49 Jul 18, 2017 Jkt 241001 sponsor has complied with requirements in 22 CFR 62.12(b). In the instructions to Form DS–2019, Section 2 of the instructions has been reworded to ensure that exchange visitors and their accompanying spouses and dependents remain in compliance with insurance requirements under 22 CFR 62.14 during the course of the exchange. Methodology Access to Form DS–2019 is made available to Department designated sponsors electronically via the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). G. Kevin Saba, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2017–15114 Filed 7–18–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10059] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to August 18, 2017. ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods: • Email: oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for 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 collection instrument and supporting documents SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00160 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33199 may be sent to PRA_ BurdentComments@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Application for Nonimmigrant Visa. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0182. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R. • Form Number: DS–160. • Respondents: All Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,345,785. • Estimated Number of Responses: 13,345,785. • Average Time per Response: 75 Minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 16,682,231 hours. • 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 The Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa (DS–160) is used to collect biographical information from individuals seeking a nonimmigrant visa. The consular officer uses the information collected to determine the applicant’s eligibility for a visa. Methodology The DS–160 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, E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33198-33199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15114]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10061]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Certificate of 
Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status

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 
September 18, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2017-0031'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: JExchanges@State.gov.
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of 
State, ECA/EC, SA-5, Floor 5, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20522-
0505, ATTN: Federal Register Notice Response.
    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 G. Kevin Saba, Director, Office of Policy and 
Program Support, Office of Private Sector Exchange, ECA/EC, SA-5, Floor 
5, Department of State, 2200 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522-0505, 
who may be reached at JExchanges@state.gov.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Certificate of 
Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0119.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Office of Policy and Program Support (ECA/EC).
     Form Number: DS-2019.
     Respondents: U.S. Department of State designated sponsors.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 325,000.
     Average Time Per Response: 45 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 243,750 annual hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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

    The collection is the continuation of information collected and 
needed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in 
administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J-Nonimmigrant) under the 
provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, as 
amended (22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.). The Form DS-2019 is the document 
that provides the information needed to identify an individual (and 
spouse and dependents, where applicable) seeking to enter the U.S. as 
an Exchange Visitor in J-Nonimmigrant status. Changes have been made to 
Section 6 of the DS-2019 to include a responsible officer/alternate 
responsible officer attestation that the sponsor has complied with 
requirements in 22 CFR 62.12(b). In the instructions to Form DS-2019, 
Section 2 of the instructions has been reworded to ensure that exchange 
visitors and their accompanying spouses and dependents remain in 
compliance with insurance requirements under 22 CFR 62.14 during the 
course of the exchange.

Methodology

    Access to Form DS-2019 is made available to Department designated 
sponsors electronically via the Student and Exchange Visitor 
Information System (SEVIS).

G. Kevin Saba,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, Bureau 
of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-15114 Filed 7-18-17; 8:45 am]
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