60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To Determine Returning Resident Status, 66343-66344 [2022-23929]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 212 / Thursday, November 3, 2022 / Notices include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) Primary Counties: Duval, Pinellas. Rafaela Monchek, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) [FR Doc. 2022–23913 Filed 11–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P Rafaela Monchek, Acting Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11899] [FR Doc. 2022–23910 Filed 11–2–22; 8:45 am] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To Determine Returning Resident Status BILLING CODE 8026–09–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Disaster Declaration #17649 and #17650; Puerto Rico Disaster Number PR–00043] ACTION: Small Business Administration. Amendment 4. This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (FEMA–4671–DR), dated 09/29/2022. Incident: Hurricane Fiona. Incident Period: 09/17/2022 through 09/21/2022. SUMMARY: Issued on 10/27/2022. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/28/2022. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/29/2023. DATES: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. ADDRESSES: A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050, Washington, DC 20416, (202) 205–6734. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The notice of the President’s major disaster declaration for Private Non-Profit organizations in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, dated 09/29/2022, is hereby amended to include the following areas as adversely affected by the disaster. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Primary Municipalities: Aguadilla, Carolina. All other information in the original declaration remains unchanged. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Nov 02, 2022 Jkt 259001 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 announce the Department’s plan to seek OMB approval of this collection for an additional three-year period, and to initiate a 60-day period for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to January 3, 2023. 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–2022–0042’’ 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 Tonya Whigham who may be reached at PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov or at 202–485–7586. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Application to Determine Returning Resident Status. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0091. SUMMARY: Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico AGENCY: Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66343 • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO. • Form Number: DS–117. • Respondents: Lawful permanent residents or conditional residents who have remained outside the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,400. • Estimated Number of Responses: 4,400. • Average Time per Response: 30 Minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,200 Hours. • Frequency: Once. • 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 Under Section 101(a)(27)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 and INA section 203(b)(4), noncitizens may be issued a special immigrant visa as a returning resident if they are an immigrant, previously lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad for more than one year due to circumstances outside of his or her control. The DS–0117 is used to collect information necessary to determine a returning resident’s eligibility. Methodology Individuals will submit the DS–117 electronically via email or print the E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 66344 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 212 / Thursday, November 3, 2022 / Notices form and submit to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad for review. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Julie M. Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. On April 4, 2022, the Board commenced the evidentiary hearing phase of this [FR Doc. 2022–23929 Filed 11–2–22; 8:45 am] proceeding, which continued on April BILLING CODE 4710–06–P 5, 6, 8, 12, 14, 18, and 19, and on May 9, 11, and 12, involving the Parties. As SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD of May 12, 2022, the Parties had concluded the presentation of their [Docket No. FD 36496] evidence. However, the Board invited the Parties to submit additional Application of the National Railroad evidence with respect to issues outlined Passenger Corporation Under 49 by the Board at the hearing on May 12, U.S.C. 24308(e)—CSX Transportation, 2022. As a result, on July 27, 2022, the Inc., and Norfolk Southern Railway Parties each filed supplemental Company materials, and on August 31, 2022, the Parties each filed a reply to the evidence AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board. in the supplemental materials. ACTION: Notice of evidentiary hearing The hearing will continue on and voting conference. November 17 and 18, 2022, and will be SUMMARY: The evidentiary hearing phase limited to direct examination and crossof this proceeding, involving the examination on the new evidence National Railroad Passenger Corporation presented in the supplemental materials (Amtrak), CSX Transportation, Inc. filed following the conclusion of the (CSXT), Norfolk Southern Railway hearing on May 12, 2022, and to Company (NSR), and the Alabama State presenting closing arguments. Port Authority and its rail carrier Specifically, the scope of direct division, the Terminal Railway Alabama examination and cross-examination will State Docks (collectively, the ‘‘Port’’; be limited to questions related to the and with Amtrak, CSXT, and NSR, the modeling submitted with the ‘‘Parties’’), will continue on November supplemental evidence and replies 17 and 18, 2022. On December 7, 2022, showing the results of various the Board will hold a voting conference, operational changes and infrastructure at which Board members will discuss improvements, as well as the potential among themselves, and may vote on, the impacts to customers. Because the outcome of the case. The evidentiary Board is familiar with the Parties’ hearing and voting conference will both filings, the Parties are encouraged to take place in the hearing room of the keep any direct examination to a Board’s headquarters. The hearing and minimum. At no point should the voting conference will also be available Parties’ direct examination or crossfor public viewing on YouTube. examination involve evidence that was submitted prior to the conclusion of the DATES: The evidentiary hearing will continue on November 17 and 18, 2022, hearing on May 12, 2022. The Board expects the evidentiary part of this beginning each day at 9:30 a.m. Eastern hearing to be completed within five Standard Time (EST). The Parties are hours. directed to file with the Board lists of witnesses and to provide updated lists Subsequent to the completion of the of their representatives’ and witnesses’ evidentiary presentation, the Board will email addresses by November 10, 2022. permit the Parties to make closing The voting conference will take place on arguments. Closing arguments will be December 7, 2022, beginning at 2:00 limited, as follows: (1) CSXT and NSR p.m. EST. will be allowed 60 minutes, collectively; (2) the Port will be allowed 15 minutes; ADDRESSES: The Parties’ lists of witnesses should be filed via e-filing on and (3) Amtrak will be allowed 60 minutes. CSXT, NSR, and the Port may the Board’s website, www.stb.gov. The reserve a portion of their time for Parties’ updated lists of their rebuttal. representatives’ and witnesses’ email addresses should be sent via email to On December 7, 2022, beginning at Hearings@stb.gov. The evidentiary 2:00 p.m. EST, the Board will hold a hearing and voting conference will both voting conference, at which Board take place in the hearing room of the members will discuss among Board’s headquarters, located at 395 E themselves, and may vote on, the Street SW, Washington, DC 20423–0001. outcome of the case. Although the voting conference will be open for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: public observation, no participation by Jonathon Binet at (202) 245–0368. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Nov 02, 2022 Jkt 259001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Parties or the public will be permitted. The Parties are directed to confer among themselves and to file with the Board by November 10, 2022 lists of the witnesses (1) whom they intend to call for direct examination at the evidentiary hearing, and (2) whom they request an opportunity to cross-examine. The Parties should include with their witness lists the time they anticipate needing on direct examination with each witness, keeping in mind the goal of completing the evidentiary hearing within five hours. To facilitate Zoom access, also by November 10, 2022, the Parties are directed to provide the Board, via email at Hearings@stb.gov, updated lists of their representatives and witnesses who will participate at the evidentiary hearing, those individuals’ email addresses, and whether such individuals will need access to the confidential and/or highly confidential breakout room(s). The hearing and voting conference will be held in the hearing room of the Board’s headquarters, located at 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423–0001. The hearing on November 17 and 18 will begin each day at 9:30 a.m. EST. Hearing participants who are unable to attend in person—with the exception of witnesses subject to direct or crossexamination—may attend the hearing via Zoom. The hearing and voting conference will be available for public viewing on YouTube. Instructions for Attendance at Hearing and Voting Conference No later than November 16, 2022, the Parties’ representatives and witnesses will receive an email from the Board via Hearings@stb.gov titled ‘‘Participant’’ that includes a link and instructions for how to enter the Zoom meeting.1 Only registered participants will be allowed into the Zoom meeting. As noted above, witnesses subject to direct or crossexamination may not participate virtually in the hearing. All persons attending the hearing or voting conference in person must use the main entrance to the Board’s headquarters, located at 395 E Street SW There will be no reserved seating. The building will be open to the public at 8:00 a.m. There is public parking in the building. The two closest Metro stops are Federal Center SW (3rd and D Streets SW, serving the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) and L’Enfant Plaza 1 The links will allow the Parties’ representatives and witnesses to access the evidentiary hearing on November 17 and 18, 2022, and the voting conference on December 7, 2022. E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 212 (Thursday, November 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66343-66344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23929]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11899]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To 
Determine Returning Resident Status

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 announce the 
Department's plan to seek OMB approval of this collection for an 
additional three-year period, and to initiate a 60-day period for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
January 3, 2023.

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-2022-0042'' 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 Tonya Whigham who may be reached at 
[email protected] or at 202-485-7586.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Application to Determine 
Returning Resident Status.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0091.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO.
     Form Number: DS-117.
     Respondents: Lawful permanent residents or conditional 
residents who have remained outside the United States for longer than 
one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,400.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,400.
     Average Time per Response: 30 Minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,200 Hours.
     Frequency: Once.
     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

    Under Section 101(a)(27)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 and INA section 203(b)(4), noncitizens may be 
issued a special immigrant visa as a returning resident if they are an 
immigrant, previously lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is 
returning from a temporary visit abroad for more than one year due to 
circumstances outside of his or her control. The DS-0117 is used to 
collect information necessary to determine a returning resident's 
eligibility.

Methodology

    Individuals will submit the DS-117 electronically via email or 
print the

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form and submit to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad for review.

Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-23929 Filed 11-2-22; 8:45 am]
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