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information necessary to determine
whether refugees or visa applicants have
medical conditions affecting the
applicant’s eligibility for a visa, or
affecting the public health and requiring
treatment.
implementing OMB guidance, 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.
Methodology
Submit comments up to
November 23, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Megan Herndon, Senior Regulatory
Coordinator, Visa Services, Bureau of
Consular Affairs at (202) 485–7586 or
PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Title of Information Collection:
Electronic Medical Examination for Visa
Applicant.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0230.
• Type of Request: Revision of a
Currently Approved Collection.
• Originating Office: CA/VO.
• Form Number: DS–7794.
• Respondents: Panel Physician/Visa
Applicants.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
580,330.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
580,330.
• Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
• Total Estimated Burden Time:
580,330 annual hours.
• Frequency: Once per respondent.1
• 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
DATES:
A panel physician, contracted by the
consular post, in accordance with
instructions issued by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
(‘‘CDC’’), performs the medical
examination of the applicant and
completes the forms. Upon completing
the applicant’s medical examination,
the examining panel physician submits
a report to the consular officer on the
DS–2054, Medical Examination for
Immigrant or Refugee Applicant, and
associated worksheets. The entire
medical package (all forms that
comprise the panel physician medical
examination) for visa applicants
identified by a panel physician as
having a CLASS A or CLASS B medical
condition is shared with CDC, in paper
form or electronically. The only
documentation related to the panel
physician examination that is not
shared with CDC are the X-ray results,
which panel physicians provide directly
to the applicants and are not a part of
the visa package. None of the medical
package for visa applicants who are not
identified as having a CLASS A or
CLASS B medical condition is
systematically shared with CDC. On a
case by case basis, information from the
medical package could be shared with
CDC if specific information is necessary
for the administration or enforcement of
U.S. law, consistent with INA 222(f), 8
U.S.C. 1202(f).
Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11232]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Electronic Medical
Examination for Visa Applicant
Notice of request for public
comment and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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ACTION:
The Department of State
(‘‘Department’’) is seeking Office of
Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’)
approval for the information collection
described below. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
SUMMARY:
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1 The majority of applicants only need to
complete medical examinations, and therefore these
forms once. However, medical exams are valid for
a period of three to six months from the
examination date. Therefore, if an applicant’s
medical examination expires prior to travel, then
the applicant may need to undergo a new medical
examination and therefore complete the forms more
than once.
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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
This electronic collection records
medical information necessary to
determine whether visa applicants have
medical conditions affecting the
applicant’s eligibility for a visa.
Methodology
Approved panel physicians will be
granted access to an eMedical system by
the Department to conduct medical
examinations for visa eligibility
determinations. The pilot program for
the eMedical system launched in
September 2018. The eMedical system
was rolled out in six waves, the first
wave of the rollout was in July 2019,
and the final wave was in May 2020.
Immigrant visa applicants with a
completed and submitted DS–260,
Application for Immigrant Visa and
Alien Registration will have their
medical exam results submitted to the
Department via the eMedical system.
The panel physician will input the
exam information into the eMedical
portal and it will be transmitted to the
Department for visa adjudication and
retained in the Department’s systems
consistent with the Department’s record
disposition schedule for visas. The
entire medical package (all forms that
comprise the panel physician medical
examination) for visa applicants
identified by a panel physician as
having a CLASS A or CLASS B medical
condition is shared with the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
in paper, or electronically. The only
documentation related to the panel
physician examination that is not
shared with CDC is the X-ray results,
which panel physicians provide directly
to the visa applicants and are not a part
of the visa package. None of the medical
package for visa applicants who are not
identified as having a CLASS A or
CLASS B medical condition is
systematically shared with CDC. On a
case by case basis, information from the
medical package could be shared with
CDC if specific information is necessary
for the administration or enforcement of
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U.S. law, consistent with INA 222(f), 8
U.S.C. 1202(f).
Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2020–23494 Filed 10–22–20; 8:45 am]
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STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE
Grant Guideline, Notice
State Justice Institute.
ACTION: Grant Guideline for FY 2021.
AGENCY:
This guideline sets forth the
administrative, programmatic, and
financial requirements attendant to
Fiscal Year 2021 State Justice Institute
grants.
DATES: October 23, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jonathan Mattiello, Executive Director,
State Justice Institute, 11951 Freedom
Drive, Suite 1020, Reston, VA 20190,
571–313–8843; jonathan.mattiello@
sji.gov.
SUMMARY:
Pursuant
to the State Justice Institute Act of 1984
(42 U.S.C. 10701 et seq.), the State
Justice Institute is authorized to award
grants, cooperative agreements, and
contracts to State and local courts,
nonprofit organizations, and others for
the purpose of improving the quality of
justice in the state courts of the United
States.
The following Grant Guideline is
adopted by the State Justice Institute for
FY 2021.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Contents
I. Eligibility
II. Grant Application Deadlines
III. The Mission of the State Justice Institute
IV. Grant Types
V. Application and Submission Information
VI. How To Apply
VII. Post Award Reporting Requirements
VIII. Compliance Requirements
IX. Financial Requirements
X. Grant Adjustments
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I. Eligibility
Pursuant to the State Justice Institute
Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10701 et seq.),
the State Justice Institute (SJI) is
authorized to award grants, cooperative
agreements, and contracts to State and
local courts, nonprofit organizations,
and others for the purpose of improving
the quality of justice in the State courts
of the United States.
SJI is authorized by Congress to award
grants, cooperative agreements, and
contracts to the following entities and
types of organizations:
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• State and local courts and their
agencies (42 U.S.C. 10705(b)(1)(A)).
• National nonprofit organizations
controlled by, operating in conjunction
with, and serving the judicial branches
of State governments (42 U.S.C.
10705(b)(1)(B)).
• National nonprofit organizations for
the education and training of judges and
support personnel of the judicial branch
of State governments (42 U.S.C.
10705(b)(1)(C)). An applicant is
considered a national education and
training applicant under section
10705(b)(1)(C) if:
D The principal purpose or activity of
the applicant is to provide education
and training to State and local judges
and court personnel; and
D The applicant demonstrates a record
of substantial experience in the field of
judicial education and training.
• Other eligible grant recipients (42
U.S.C. 10705 (b)(2)(A) through (D)).
D Provided that the objectives of the
project can be served better, SJI is also
authorized to make awards to:
(a) Nonprofit organizations with
expertise in judicial administration,
(b) Institutions of higher education,
(c) Individuals, partnerships, firms,
corporations (for-profit organizations
must waive their fees),
(d) Private agencies with expertise in
judicial administration.
D SJI may also make awards to State
or local agencies and institutions other
than courts for services that cannot be
adequately provided through
nongovernmental arrangements (42
U.S.C. 10705(b)(3)).
SJI is prohibited from awarding grants
to Federal, tribal, and international
courts.
II. Grant Application Deadlines
The SJI Board of Directors makes
awards on a Federal fiscal year quarterly
basis. Applications may be submitted at
any time but will be considered for
award based only on the timetable
below:
TABLE 1—APPLICATION DEADLINES BY
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR QUARTER
Federal
fiscal year quarter
1
2
3
4
Application due
date
.........................................
.........................................
.........................................
.........................................
November 1.
February 1.
May 1.
August 1.
To be considered timely, an
application must be submitted by the
application deadline noted above.
Applicants must use the SJI Grants
Management System (GMS) to submit
all applications and post-award
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documents. The SJI GMS is accessible at
https://gms.sji.gov. The SJI urges
applicants to submit applications at
least 72 hours prior to the application
due date to allow time for the applicant
to receive an application acceptance
message and to correct in a timely
fashion any problems that may arise,
such as missing or incomplete forms.
Questions related to the SJI Grant
Program or the SJI GMS should be
directed to contact@sji.gov.
III. The Mission of the State Justice
Institute
The State Justice Institute
Authorization Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C.
10701 et seq.) established SJI to improve
the administration of justice in the State
courts of the United States. Incorporated
in the State of Virginia as a private,
nonprofit corporation, SJI is charged, by
statute, with the responsibility to:
• Direct a national program of
financial assistance designed to ensure
that each citizen of the United States is
provided ready access to a fair and
effective system of justice;
• Foster coordination and
cooperation with the Federal judiciary;
• Promote recognition of the
importance of the separation of powers
doctrine to an independent judiciary;
and
• Encourage education for judges and
support personnel of State court systems
through national and State
organizations.
To accomplish these broad objectives,
SJI is authorized to provide funding to
State courts, national organizations that
support and are supported by State
courts, national judicial education
organizations, and other organizations
that can assist in improving the quality
of justice in the State courts.
Through the award of grants,
contracts, and cooperative agreements,
SJI is authorized to perform the
following activities:
• Support technical assistance,
demonstrations, special projects,
research, and training to improve the
administration of justice in the State
courts;
• Provide for the preparation,
publication, and dissemination of
information regarding State judicial
systems;
• Participate in joint projects with
Federal agencies and other private
grantors;
• Evaluate or provide for the
evaluation of programs and projects to
determine their impact upon the quality
of criminal, civil, and juvenile justice
and the extent to which they have
contributed to improving the quality of
justice in the State courts;
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[FR Doc No: 2020-23494]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11232]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic
Medical Examination for Visa Applicant
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Department of State (``Department'') is seeking Office of
Management and Budget (``OMB'') approval for the information collection
described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
and implementing OMB guidance, 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 up to November 23, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan Herndon, Senior Regulatory
Coordinator, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs at (202) 485-
7586 or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: Electronic Medical
Examination for Visa Applicant.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0230.
Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
Originating Office: CA/VO.
Form Number: DS-7794.
Respondents: Panel Physician/Visa Applicants.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 580,330.
Estimated Number of Responses: 580,330.
Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 580,330 annual hours.
Frequency: Once per respondent.\1\
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\1\ The majority of applicants only need to complete medical
examinations, and therefore these forms once. However, medical exams
are valid for a period of three to six months from the examination
date. Therefore, if an applicant's medical examination expires prior
to travel, then the applicant may need to undergo a new medical
examination and therefore complete the forms more than once.
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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
This electronic collection records medical information necessary to
determine whether visa applicants have medical conditions affecting the
applicant's eligibility for a visa.
Methodology
Approved panel physicians will be granted access to an eMedical
system by the Department to conduct medical examinations for visa
eligibility determinations. The pilot program for the eMedical system
launched in September 2018. The eMedical system was rolled out in six
waves, the first wave of the rollout was in July 2019, and the final
wave was in May 2020. Immigrant visa applicants with a completed and
submitted DS-260, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
will have their medical exam results submitted to the Department via
the eMedical system. The panel physician will input the exam
information into the eMedical portal and it will be transmitted to the
Department for visa adjudication and retained in the Department's
systems consistent with the Department's record disposition schedule
for visas. The entire medical package (all forms that comprise the
panel physician medical examination) for visa applicants identified by
a panel physician as having a CLASS A or CLASS B medical condition is
shared with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in
paper, or electronically. The only documentation related to the panel
physician examination that is not shared with CDC is the X-ray results,
which panel physicians provide directly to the visa applicants and are
not a part of the visa package. None of the medical package for visa
applicants who are not identified as having a CLASS A or CLASS B
medical condition is systematically shared with CDC. On a case by case
basis, information from the medical package could be shared with CDC if
specific information is necessary for the administration or enforcement
of
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U.S. law, consistent with INA 222(f), 8 U.S.C. 1202(f).
Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2020-23494 Filed 10-22-20; 8:45 am]
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