60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental SIV Chief of Mission Application, 74782 [2020-25811]

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SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Nov 20, 2020 Jkt 253001 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 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to January 22, 2021. 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–2020–0050’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • 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 Megan Herndon at 202–485–7586 or PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Supplemental SIV Chief of Mission Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0134. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Office (CA/VO). • Form Number: DS–157. • Respondents: Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,344. • Estimated Number of Responses: 4,344. • Average Time per Response: 1 hour. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 4,344 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. PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • 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 Department of State uses Form DS– 157 (Supplemental SIV Chief of Mission Application) in order to facilitate the Chief of Mission approval process required for special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants under section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111–8). The information requested on the form is limited to that which the Chief of Mission uses to evaluate eligibility of SIV applicants. The DS–157 is only used by Afghan SIV applicants for Chief of Mission approval. Methodology Applicants are required to complete the DS–157, along with other required documentation, and to submit their package to the appropriate SIV email address. Edward Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 226 (Monday, November 23, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 74782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-25811]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11258]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental 
SIV Chief of Mission 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 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 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the 
collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
January 22, 2021.

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-2020-0050'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected]
    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 Megan Herndon at 202-485-7586 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental SIV Chief of 
Mission Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0134.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa 
Office (CA/VO).
     Form Number: DS-157.
     Respondents: Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,344.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,344.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 4,344 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

    Department of State uses Form DS-157 (Supplemental SIV Chief of 
Mission Application) in order to facilitate the Chief of Mission 
approval process required for special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants 
under section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (Pub. 
L. 111-8). The information requested on the form is limited to that 
which the Chief of Mission uses to evaluate eligibility of SIV 
applicants. The DS-157 is only used by Afghan SIV applicants for Chief 
of Mission approval.

Methodology

    Applicants are required to complete the DS-157, along with other 
required documentation, and to submit their package to the appropriate 
SIV email address.

Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2020-25811 Filed 11-20-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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