30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application, 59485 [2022-21199]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 189 / Friday, September 30, 2022 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11869] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application 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 up to October 31, 2022. 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: 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 Tonya Whigham who may be reached at PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov or at 202–485–7586. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0101. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO. • Form Number: DS–156E. • Respondents: Applicants for E nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visas. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 50,000. • Average Time per Response: 4 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 200,000. • Frequency: Once per application. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Sep 29, 2022 Jkt 256001 • 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 Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E), provides for the nonimmigrant classification of a national of a country with which the United States maintains an appropriate treaty of commerce and navigation who is coming to the United States to: (i) carry on substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, principally between the United States and the treaty country; or (ii) develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the national has invested, or is actively in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital. The Department requires all E– 1 treaty trader visa applicants and E–2 treaty investor applicants, if the applicant is an Executive, Manager, or Essential Employee, to submit Form DS–156E, which collects information necessary to determine an applicant’s qualifications and eligibility for such a visa. [Docket Number USTR–2022–0011] Cancellation of Public Hearing Concerning Russia’s Implementation of Its WTO Commitments Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Cancellation of public hearing. AGENCY: The interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) sought public comments to assist the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on Russia’s implementation of its obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). USTR is cancelling the virtual public hearing on Russia’s compliance with its WTO commitments that was scheduled to take place on October 4, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Betsy Hafner, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Russia and Eurasia, at Elizabeth_Hafner@ ustr.eop.gov or (202) 395–9124. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 24, 2022, the TPSC sought public comments to assist USTR in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on Russia’s implementation of its obligations as a Member of the WTO. See 87 FR 52102 (Aug 24, 2022). The notice included a September 21, 2022 deadline for the submission of written comments and requests to testify at a virtual public hearing that was scheduled to take place on October 4, 2022. In response to the request for comments, USTR received four submissions, but did not receive any requests to participate in a virtual public hearing. Therefore, USTR is cancelling the October 4, 2022 virtual public hearing. SUMMARY: William Shpiece, Chair of the Trade Policy Staff Committee, Office of the United States Trade Representative. BILLING CODE 3290–F2–P After completing Form DS–160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, applicants will complete the DS–156E online, print the form, and submit it in person or via mail. Julie M. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11869]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant 
Treaty Trader/Investor Application

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 up to October 31, 2022.

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: 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 Tonya Whigham who may be reached at 
[email protected] or at 202-485-7586.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty 
Trader/Investor Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0101.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO.
     Form Number: DS-156E.
     Respondents: Applicants for E nonimmigrant treaty trader/
investor visas.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 50,000.
     Average Time per Response: 4 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 200,000.
     Frequency: Once per application.
     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

    Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E), provides for the nonimmigrant classification 
of a national of a country with which the United States maintains an 
appropriate treaty of commerce and navigation who is coming to the 
United States to: (i) carry on substantial trade, including trade in 
services or technology, principally between the United States and the 
treaty country; or (ii) develop and direct the operations of an 
enterprise in which the national has invested, or is actively in the 
process of investing a substantial amount of capital. The Department 
requires all E-1 treaty trader visa applicants and E-2 treaty investor 
applicants, if the applicant is an Executive, Manager, or Essential 
Employee, to submit Form DS-156E, which collects information necessary 
to determine an applicant's qualifications and eligibility for such a 
visa.

Methodology

    After completing Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, 
applicants will complete the DS-156E online, print the form, and submit 
it in person or via mail.

Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-21199 Filed 9-29-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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