Department of State March 13, 2007 – 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: Class B Nonimmigrant Visa Referral. OMB Control Number: None. Type of Request: New Approval Request. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State (CA/VO). Form Number: DS-4035. Respondents: Consular officers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000. Estimated Number of Responses: 20,000. Average Hours Per Response: 15 minutes. Total Estimated Burden: 5,000 hours per year. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit.