30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form, 5305-5306 [2021-01059]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 11 / Tuesday, January 19, 2021 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Because the information is coming directly from the employer through Equifax, we will receive timely and accurate wage and employment reporting and will be able to administer SSDI benefits and SSI payments more efficiently. • Needed to prevent improper payments of SSDI and SSI benefits. Æ As indicated above, we do not always receive timely reports of changes that could affect SSDI entitlement, SSI eligibility, or SSI benefit amounts, and this may cause improper payments. Requirements to verify wages may also cause delays that lead to improper payments. Changes in a person’s work and wages are a leading cause of improper payments in the SSDI and SSI programs. While we use a number of sources to verify wage amounts, verifying wages is currently a manual process, and we continue to rely on beneficiaries to self-report wages.9 With automated information exchanges, we will be able to obtain the wage and employment records timely and without the need for additional verification from other sources. Data Elements The information exchange will require SSA and Equifax to exchange specific data elements. We will send the data elements below to Equifax to ensure we are requesting employment and wage information for the correct individual and timeframe. Equifax and SSA will use a federally compliant, secure means to exchange data and conduct the automated comparison of SSA to Equifax records under this information exchange. In order to request wage and employment information, we will provide the following information from the Supplemental Security Income Record and Special Veterans Benefits for SSI 10 and the eWork for SSDI 11 to Equifax: (1) Social Security number (SSN) of the beneficiary, recipient, or deemor; (2) Start date and end date (month and year) of wage and employment information being requested; (3) Tracking identification number. (In response to our request, Equifax will provide the following wage and employment information to us, if available: (1) Wage earner’s SSN 9 See page 22 of the Congressional Justification for SSA’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget available here: https://www.ssa.gov/budget/FY20Files/FY20-JEAC_ 2.pdf. 10 See 71 FR 1830 (Jan. 11, 2006) to view the System of Records Notice 60–0103. 11 See 68 FR 54037 (Sep. 15, 2003) to view the System of Records Notice 60–0330. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Jan 17, 2021 Jkt 253001 (2) Wage earner’s first name (3) Wage earner’s last name (4) Employer name (5) Employer identification number (6) Employer address (7) Transmission date of wage and employment response from Equifax to us (8) Date of payment (9) Amount of gross pay (10) Frequency of pay (11) Pay period begin and end date (12) Year-to-date gross wage amount (13) Applicable deductions, including but not limited to the following: a. Federal, state and local taxes b. Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes c. Medicare taxes d. Garnishment e. Cafeteria plans (14) Employer telephone number (15) Wage earner’s job title (16) Employment begin date (17) Employment end date (18) Amount of net pay (19) Pay rate (20) Hours worked per pay period DEPARTMENT OF STATE Request for Comments DEPARTMENT OF STATE We are requesting comments concerning the specifics of our proposal to implement an information exchange under section 824 of the BBA. We ask that, in preparing comments, you address questions such as: 1. Have we identified the appropriate design for an information exchange? 2. Are there any additional operational elements of an information exchange that we should include? We will not respond to your comments, but we will consider them as we review our plan to implement the information exchange under section 824 of the BBA. The Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Andrew Saul, having reviewed and approved this document, is delegating the authority to electronically sign this document to Faye I. Lipsky, who is the primary Federal Register Liaison for SSA, for purposes of publication in the Federal Register. [Public Notice: 11320] Faye I. Lipsky, Federal Register Liaison, Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. 2021–01026 Filed 1–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00176 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5305 [Public Notice: 11325] In the Matter of the Designation of Ansarallah (and other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled in this matter, and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that the relevant circumstances described in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (hereinafter ‘‘INA’’) (8 U.S.C. 1189), exist with respect to Ansarallah, also known as Ansar Allah; also known as Ansarullah; also known as Partisans of God; and also known as Supporters of God. Therefore, I hereby designate the aforementioned organization and its aliases as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: January 12, 2021. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–01001 Filed 1–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P 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 February 18, 2021. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 5306 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 11 / Tuesday, January 19, 2021 / Notices 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, 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: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 7,000 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 elicits information used to determine the eligibility of certain Iraqis and Afghan SIV recipients for refugee resettlement benefits. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Jan 17, 2021 Jkt 253001 Methodology DEPARTMENT OF STATE 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. [Public Notice: 11295] Zachary A. Parker, Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2021–01059 Filed 1–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–33–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11327] Designation of Abd al-Aziz Malluh Mirjirash al-Muhammadawi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Acting under the authority of and in accordance with sections 1(a)(ii)(A) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by Executive Order 13268 of July 2, 2002, Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, and Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, I hereby determine that the person known as Abd al-Aziz Malluh Mirjirash al-Muhammadawi, also known as Abdul Aziz Al-Mohammedawi, also known as Abdulazeez Mlawwah Mjeresh Mjeresh, also known as Abu Fadak AlMohammedawi, also known as Abu Fadak, also known as Al Khal, is a foreign person who poses a significant risk of committing an act of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of Executive Order 13224 that prior notice to persons determined to be subject to the Order who might have a constitutional presence in the United States would render ineffectual the blocking and other measures authorized in the Order because of the ability to transfer funds instantaneously, I determine that no prior notice needs to be provided to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because to do so would render ineffectual the measures authorized in the Order. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: September 3, 2020. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2021–01003 Filed 1–15–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P PO 00000 Frm 00177 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP) 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 March 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–2020–0056’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: Shearertp@state.gov. • Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Thomas P. Shearer, Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State, Room H328, 2301 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522–0132. • Fax: 202–261–8224. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Thomas P. Shearer, Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State, Room H328, 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. 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 Thomas P. Shearer, Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State, Room H328, 2301 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522–0132, who may be reached on 202–261–8201 or at Shearertp@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5305-5306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-01059]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11320]


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 February 18, 2021.

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

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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, 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: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 7,000 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 elicits information used to determine the eligibility 
of certain Iraqis and Afghan SIV recipients for refugee resettlement 
benefits.

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.

Zachary A. Parker,
Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-01059 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am]
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