30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Crisis Assistance Request Form, 41462 [2023-13481]

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• DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 121 (Monday, June 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 41462]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13481]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12109]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Crisis 
Assistance Request 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 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 30 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to July 
26, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: 
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 Clifton Oliphant, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/MSU), U.S. Department of State, 2201 
C St. NW, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at 
[email protected] or by phone at 202-485-6020.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Crisis Assistance Request 
Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-XXXX.
     Type of Request: New collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs.
     Form Number: No form number.
     Respondents: U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents 
currently in a country experiencing a crisis.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 120,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 120,000.
     Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,000 hours.
     Frequency: Once.
     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 purpose of the collection is to enable the Department of State 
to better identify and communicate with U.S. citizens and lawful 
permanent residents (LPRs) who may be in need of assistance in a 
country experiencing a crisis. The form asks U.S. citizens and LPRs 
currently in a country experiencing a crisis to share information with 
us about their current plans, the number of people in their group, and 
their exact location. It also asks for their latest contact information 
and contact information for an emergency contact not currently in the 
country.
    The Department is utilizing this form to acquire the most current 
and accurate data possible to inform our consular assistance efforts. 
It will allow us to build a more current picture of how many U.S. 
citizens and LPRs plan to remain in the country experiencing a crisis 
and any who may request reimbursable loan assistance to depart or other 
consular assistance. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary.
    U.S. government-assisted evacuations can vary depending on the 
nature of the crisis. In extreme situations, where local infrastructure 
is damaged or failing but the security situation still allows for some 
safe movement, the Department may work with the host government, other 
countries, and other U.S. government agencies to arrange chartered or 
non-commercial transportation based on information entered in this 
form. With respect to LPRs, the Department may accommodate special 
family circumstances, such as when a spouse or other immediate relative 
of a U.S. citizen is traveling with the U.S. citizen family member.

Methodology

    The collection will be completed 100 percent electronically. The 
respondent will access the form at the following link: https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake. The link will also be accessible from 
the crisis country's country information page on www.travel.state.gov, 
the U.S. embassy or consulate website for that country, and other 
Department of State communications. The Department may also choose as 
appropriate to distribute the form's URL through emails from @state.gov 
email addresses, or in messaging sent as consular information products. 
The link will only be activated when there is a need to collect the 
information.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-13481 Filed 6-23-23; 8:45 am]
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