Department of State December 14, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form. OMB Control Number: 1405-0153. Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services (CA/VO). Form Number: DS-5501. Respondents: Aliens entering the Diversity Visa Lottery. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6 million per year. Estimated Number of Responses: 6 million per year. Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes. Total Estimated Burden: 3 million hours per year. Frequency: Once per entry. Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.