Diversity Visa Instructions for DV-2026; Correction, 86904 [2024-25240]

Download as PDF 86904 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 211 / Thursday, October 31, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12572] Diversity Visa Instructions for DV– 2026; Correction Notice of Diversity Visa Program for Fiscal Year 2026; Correction. ACTION: This document contains a correction to Public Notice 12558 published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2024. The public notice contained an error on the start and end dates for the DV–2026 entry period. DATES: The notice was effective on October 1, 2024. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Correction 1. In the public notice published on October 1, 2024, 89 FR 79997, page 79998 of the Entry Period paragraph of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section lists October 4, 2023, as the start date and November 7, 2023, as the end date of the DV–2026 entry period. These dates are incorrect. The entry period for the DV–2026 Program begins on October 2, 2024, and ends on November 7, 2024. This section is corrected to read as follows: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Entry Period Applicants must submit entries for the DV– 2026 program electronically at dvprogram.state.gov between 12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT– 4), Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and 12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT–5), Thursday, November 7, 2024. Do not wait until the last week of the registration period to enter as heavy demand may result in website delays. No late entries or paper entries will be accepted. The law allows only one entry per person during each entry period. The Department of State uses sophisticated technology to detect multiple entries. Submission of more than one entry for a person will disqualify all entries for that person. 2. The entry period dates listed on page 80001 in question 9 of the Frequently Asked Questions portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section incorrectly reflect the start and end dates of the DV–2026 entry period as Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The correct dates are Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and Thursday, November 7, 2024. Question Nine is corrected to read as follows: 9. When can I submit my entry? The DV–2026 entry period will run from 12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT–4), Wednesday, October 2, 2024, until 12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT–5), Thursday, November 7, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Oct 30, 2024 Jkt 265001 2024. Each year, millions of people submit entries. Restricting the entry period to these dates ensures selectees receive notification in a timely manner and gives both the visa applicants and our embassies and consulates time to prepare and complete cases for visa issuance. We strongly encourage you to enter early during the registration period. Excessive demand at end of the registration period may slow the processing system. We cannot accept entries after noon EST on Thursday, November 7, 2024. 3. The entry period dates listed on page 80002 in question 19 of the Frequently Asked Questions portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section incorrectly reflect the end date of the DV–2026 entry period as November 7, 2023. The correct date is November 7, 2024. Question Nineteen is corrected to read as follows: 19. If the E–DV system rejects my entry, can I resubmit my entry? Yes, you can resubmit your entry as long as your submission is completed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT–5) on Thursday, November 7, 2024. You will not be penalized for submitting a duplicate entry if the E–DV system rejects your initial entry. Given the unpredictable nature of the internet, you may not receive the rejection notice immediately. You can try to submit an application as many times as is necessary until a complete application is received and the confirmation notice sent. Once you receive a confirmation notice, your entry is complete, and you should NOT submit any additional entries. Julie M. Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–25240 Filed 10–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Meeting of the Regional Resource Stewardship Council Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee act meeting. AGENCY: The TVA Regional Resource Stewardship Council (RRSC) will hold a meeting on November 18 and 19, 2024, regarding TVA’s natural resources and stewardship matters in the Tennessee Valley. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held in Young Harris, Georgia at Brasstown Valley, Monday, November 18, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. E.T. and Tuesday, November 19, 2023, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. E.T. RRSC council members are invited to attend the DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 meeting in person. The public is invited to view the meeting virtually or to attend in-person. A one hour virtual or in-person public listening session will be held November 18, at 4:15 p.m. E.T. A link and instructions to view the meeting will be posted on TVA’s RRSC website at www.tva.gov/rrsc at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. The public is invited to view the meeting virtually or attend in person. The in-person meeting will be held at the Brasstown Valley at 6321 Hwy. 76, Young Harris, GA 30582. Members of the public are also invited to speak either virtually or in person during a public listening session. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bekim Haliti, bhaliti@tva.gov, 931–349– 1894. The RRSC is a discretionary advisory committee established under the authority of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The meeting agenda includes the following: Day 1—November 18 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. RRSC and TVA Meeting Update 3. TVA and ORNL Climate Change Study 4. Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update 5. Public Listening Session Day 2—November 19 6. Welcome and Review of Day 1 7. Update on TVA’s River Management, Natural Resources, and Cultural Resources 8. Finalize Advice Statement The RRSC will hear views of the public by providing a 1-hour public comment session starting November 18 at 4:15 p.m. E.T. Persons who wish to speak virtually must preregister by 5:00 p.m. E.T. Thursday, November 14, 2024, by emailing bhaliti@tva.gov. Persons wishing to speak in person are requested to register either at the door between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2024, or in advance by emailing bhaliti@tva.gov. Persons registered will be called on during the public listening session to share their views for up to five minutes, depending on number of registrants. Written comments are also invited and may be emailed to bhaliti@tva.gov. Anyone needing special accommodations should let the contact below know at least one week in advance. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 211 (Thursday, October 31, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12572]


Diversity Visa Instructions for DV-2026; Correction

ACTION: Notice of Diversity Visa Program for Fiscal Year 2026; 
Correction.

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SUMMARY: This document contains a correction to Public Notice 12558 
published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2024. The public notice 
contained an error on the start and end dates for the DV-2026 entry 
period.

DATES: The notice was effective on October 1, 2024.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Correction

    1. In the public notice published on October 1, 2024, 89 FR 79997, 
page 79998 of the Entry Period paragraph of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section lists October 4, 2023, as the start date and November 7, 2023, 
as the end date of the DV-2026 entry period. These dates are incorrect. 
The entry period for the DV-2026 Program begins on October 2, 2024, and 
ends on November 7, 2024. This section is corrected to read as follows:

Entry Period

    Applicants must submit entries for the DV-2026 program 
electronically at dvprogram.state.gov between 12:00 p.m. (noon), 
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and 
12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Thursday, 
November 7, 2024. Do not wait until the last week of the 
registration period to enter as heavy demand may result in website 
delays. No late entries or paper entries will be accepted. The law 
allows only one entry per person during each entry period. The 
Department of State uses sophisticated technology to detect multiple 
entries. Submission of more than one entry for a person will 
disqualify all entries for that person.

    2. The entry period dates listed on page 80001 in question 9 of the 
Frequently Asked Questions portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section incorrectly reflect the start and end dates of the DV-2026 
entry period as Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and Tuesday, November 7, 
2023. The correct dates are Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and Thursday, 
November 7, 2024. Question Nine is corrected to read as follows:

9. When can I submit my entry?

    The DV-2026 entry period will run from 12:00 p.m. (noon), 
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 
until 12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), 
Thursday, November 7, 2024. Each year, millions of people submit 
entries. Restricting the entry period to these dates ensures 
selectees receive notification in a timely manner and gives both the 
visa applicants and our embassies and consulates time to prepare and 
complete cases for visa issuance.
    We strongly encourage you to enter early during the registration 
period. Excessive demand at end of the registration period may slow 
the processing system. We cannot accept entries after noon EST on 
Thursday, November 7, 2024.

    3. The entry period dates listed on page 80002 in question 19 of 
the Frequently Asked Questions portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section incorrectly reflect the end date of the DV-2026 entry period as 
November 7, 2023. The correct date is November 7, 2024. Question 
Nineteen is corrected to read as follows:

19. If the E-DV system rejects my entry, can I resubmit my entry?

    Yes, you can resubmit your entry as long as your submission is 
completed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5) 
on Thursday, November 7, 2024. You will not be penalized for 
submitting a duplicate entry if the E-DV system rejects your initial 
entry. Given the unpredictable nature of the internet, you may not 
receive the rejection notice immediately. You can try to submit an 
application as many times as is necessary until a complete 
application is received and the confirmation notice sent. Once you 
receive a confirmation notice, your entry is complete, and you 
should NOT submit any additional entries.


Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-25240 Filed 10-30-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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