30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form, 12012-12013 [2019-06054]

Download as PDF jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES 12012 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 61 / Friday, March 29, 2019 / Notices approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement. DATES: Submit comments on or before May 28, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Lori Gillen, Director, All Small Mentor Prote´ge´ Program, Office of Government Contracting, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20416. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Gillen, Director, All Small Mentor Prote´ge´ Program, Office of Government Contracting, AllSmallMpp@sba.gov, Curtis B. Rich, Management Analyst, 202–205–7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2016, based on authorities provided in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, the Small Business Administration established a Government-wide mentor-prote´ge´ program for all small business concerns, (the All Small Mentor Prote´ge´ Program) consistent with SBA’s mentor-prote´ge´ program for Participants in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development (BD) program. This information collection facilitates ongoing implementation and administration of that program. The collection of information consists of: SBA Form 2459, Mentor Prote´ge´ Agreement, which collects information to assist with evaluating the prote´ge´’s needs and goals as well as the mentor’s ability to meet those needs; SBA Form 2460, Mentor Prote´ge´ Benefits Report, which collects information to determine the participants continuing eligibility to participate in the All Small Business Mentor Prote´ge´ Program and evaluate program performance, including the level of technical, management, and financial assistance the mentor provided to the prote´ge´. Each mentor is also required to submit information to show that it is financially capable of carrying out its responsibilities to assist the prote´ge´ firm meet its goals. Finally, for those mentors and proteges that are involved in joint ventures, this information collection requires them to submit a copy of quarterly financial statements and performance of work reports to help SBA monitor compliance with performance of work requirements. Both Forms 2459 and 2460 have been changed to collect additional VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Mar 28, 2019 Jkt 247001 information. Changes to Form 2459 include questions about other mentor prote´ge´ agreements and information that might lead to a finding of affiliation between the mentor and protege, and changes to Form 2460 include additional clarifying questions about joint ventures, contract offers, awards and performance, as well as information about subcontract awards and the prote´ge´’s revenue and/or staff growth. Title: ‘‘Mentor Prote´ge´ Program’’. OMB Control Number: 3245–0393. Description of Respondents: Small or large business concerns participating in the All Small Mentor Prote´ge´ program as a prote´ge´ or mentor, consistent with SBA’s mentor-prote´ge´ program. Form Number: SBA Forms 2459 and 2460. Estimated Annual Responses: 3,750. Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 5,850. Curtis Rich, Management Analyst. documents submitted to OMB for review may be obtained from the Agency Clearance Officer. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Prior to Small Business Administration (SBA) approval of subsequent loan disbursement, disaster loan borrowers are required to submit information to demonstrate that they used loan proceeds for authorized purposes only and to make certain certification regarding current financial condition and previously reported compensation paid in connection with the loan. Title: Borrower’s Progress Certification. Description of Respondents: Disaster loan Borrowers. Form Number: 1366. Estimated Annual Responses: 15,966. Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 7,983. Curtis Rich, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 2019–06064 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2019–06062 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review Small Business Administration. 30-Day notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is publishing this notice to comply with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires agencies to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the agency has made such a submission. This notice also allows an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 29, 2019. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the information collection by name and/ or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Agency Clearance Officer, Curtis Rich, Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20416; and SBA Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Curtis Rich, Agency Clearance Officer, (202) 205–7030 curtis.rich@sba.gov. Copies: A copy of the Form OMB 83– 1, supporting statement, and other SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Public Notice: 10718] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. 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: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to April 29, 2019. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 61 / Friday, March 29, 2019 / Notices information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Irving Jones, PRM/Admissions, 2025 E Street NW, SA–9, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20522–0908, who may be reached on 202–453–9248 or at jonesji2@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0203. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Office of Admissions, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM/A). • Form Number: DS–0234. • Respondents: Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 14,000. • Average Time per Response: 15 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,500 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. jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES Abstract of Proposed Collection Form DS–234 is being revised to better elicit information used to determine the eligibility of Iraqis and Afghan nationals applying for special immigrant visas. Methodology The SIV Biodata information form (DS–234) is submitted electronically by the applicant to the National Visa VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Mar 28, 2019 Jkt 247001 Center, which will forward the forms to the Refugee Processing Center of the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration. Lawrence Bartlett, Director, Office of Admissions, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2019–06054 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–33–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 10721] Notice of Public Meeting The Department of State will conduct an open meeting at 9:30 a.m. on April 23, 2019, in conference room 5J16–15 of the Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building at St. Elizabeth’s, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the sixth session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) SubCommittee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) to be held at the IMO Headquarters, United Kingdom, April 29 to May 3, 2019. The agenda items to be considered include: —Decisions of other IMO bodies —Validated model training courses —Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency —Guidance for STCW Code, section B– I/2 —Comprehensive review of the 1995 STCW–F Convention —Role of the human element —Development of amendments to the Revised guidelines for the development, review and validation of model courses (MSC–MEPC.2/ Circ.15/Rev.1) —Development of amendments to the STCW Convention and Code for the use of electronic certificates and documents of seafarers —Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 7 —Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2020 —Any other business Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating capacity of the room. Upon request to the meeting coordinator, members of the public may also participate via teleconference, up to the capacity of the teleconference phone line. To access the teleconference line, participants should call (202) 475–4000 and use Participant Code: 796 771 84. To facilitate the building security process, and to request PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12013 reasonable accommodation, those who plan to attend should contact the meeting coordinator, Mr. Kenneth Doyle, by email at Kenneth.J.Doyle@ uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 372–1046, or in writing at 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593–7509 not later than April 9, 2019, 14 days prior to the meeting. Requests made after April 9, 2019 might not be able to be accommodated. Please note that due to security considerations, two valid, government issued photo identifications must be presented to gain entrance to the Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building at St. Elizabeth’s. This building is accessible by taxi, public transportation, and privately owned conveyance (upon request). Gregory J. O’Brien, Senior Oceans Policy Advisor, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2019–06075 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. FD 36278] Akron Barberton Cluster Railway Company—Acquisition Exemption— Board of Portage County Commissioners Akron Barberton Cluster Railway Company (ABC), a Class III carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire the entire line of railroad owned by the Board of Portage County Commissioners, in Portage County, Ohio (the Line). The Line extends from milepost 190.04 near Kent, Ohio, to milepost 182.82 near Ravenna, Ohio, a total distance of 7.22 miles. ABC is the current operator of the Line.1 ABC certifies that the projected annual rail revenues of ABC as a result of the proposed transaction will not 1 In 1994, ABC obtained authority to acquire from Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) and operate the nearly adjoining line segment between milepost 192.51 and milepost 190.05. See Akron Barberton Cluster Ry.—Acquis. & Operation Exemption— Certain Lines of Consol. Rail Corp., FD 32537 (ICC served Aug. 10, 1994). In its verified notice here, however, ABC indicates that Conrail’s transfer to ABC in 1994 also included an additional 0.01-mile segment between milepost 190.05 and milepost 190.04, for which authority was not received. ABC asks that, to the extent any further authority is deemed necessary for ABC to acquire that segment, such authority be included as part of the exemption invoked here. However, such after-the-fact authority for acquisition from Conrail cannot be granted in this proceeding. ABC should file a new notice seeking the appropriate authority for the additional segment. See, e.g., Ga. Dep’t of Transp.—Acquis. Exemption—CSX Transp., Inc., FD 35591 (STB served Feb. 27, 2012). E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 61 (Friday, March 29, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12012-12013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06054]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10718]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Special 
Immigrant Visa Biodata Form

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: 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: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to April 29, 2019.

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: [email protected]. 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

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information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Irving Jones, PRM/Admissions, 2025 E Street 
NW, SA-9, 8th floor, Washington, DC 20522-0908, who may be reached on 
202-453-9248 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Special Immigrant Visa 
Biodata Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0203.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of Admissions, Bureau of 
Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM/A).
     Form Number: DS-0234.
     Respondents: Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa 
Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 14,000.
     Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,500 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

    Form DS-234 is being revised to better elicit information used to 
determine the eligibility of Iraqis and Afghan nationals applying for 
special immigrant visas.

Methodology

    The SIV Biodata information form (DS-234) is submitted 
electronically by the applicant to the National Visa Center, which will 
forward the forms to the Refugee Processing Center of the Bureau of 
Population, Refugees, and Migration.

Lawrence Bartlett,
Director, Office of Admissions, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and 
Migration, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2019-06054 Filed 3-28-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-33-P
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