60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, 62171 [2022-22210]

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• DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 197 (Thursday, October 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 62171]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22210]



[[Page 62171]]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11882]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler 
Enrollment Program

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, 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 
December 12, 2022.

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-2022-0036'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to U.S. Department of 
State, CA/OCS/MSU, SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1710.
    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 Clifton Oliphant at SA-17, 10th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20522-1710, who may be reached on 202-485-6020 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment 
Program.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0152.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services.
     Form Number: DS-4024, 4024e.
     Respondents: United States Citizens and Nationals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,010,389.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,010,389.
     Average Time per Response: 20 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 336,796 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    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

    The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) makes it possible for 
U.S. Citizens and Nationals to register on-line from anywhere in the 
world. In the event of a family emergency, natural disaster or 
international crisis, U.S. embassies and consulates rely on this 
registration information to provide registrants with critical 
information and assistance. One of the main legal authorities for use 
of this form is 22 U.S.C. 2715.

Methodology

    Ninety-nine percent of responses are received via electronic 
submission on the internet. The service is available on the Department 
of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs website https://travel.state.gov at 
https://step.state.gov/step/. The paper version of the collection 
permits respondents who do not have internet access to provide the 
information to the U.S. embassy or consulate by fax, mail or in person.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-22210 Filed 10-12-22; 8:45 am]
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