80 FR 75161 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 230 (December 1, 2015)

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 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 230 (Tuesday, December 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75161-75162]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30496]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9366]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler 
Enrollment Program

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 allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
February 1, 2016.

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-2015-0050'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of 
State, CA/OCS/PMO, SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036.
     Fax: 202-736-9111.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, CA/
OCS/PMO, 600 19th St. NW., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036.
    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 Derek Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/PMO), U.S. Department of State, SA-
17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment 
Program.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0152.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/OCS/PMO.
     Form Number: DS-4024, DS-4024e.
     Respondents: United States Citizens and Nationals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,010,389.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,010,389.
     Average Time per Response: 20 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 336,796 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     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 STEP makes it possible for U.S. nationals to register on-line 
from anywhere in the world. In the event of a family emergency, natural 
disaster or international crisis, U.S. embassies and consulates rely on 
this registration information to provide critical information and 
assistance to them. 22 U.S.C. 2715 is one of the main legal authorities 
that deem the usage of this form necessary.

Methodology

    99% of responses are received via electronic submission on the 
Internet. The service is available on the Department of State, Bureau 
of Consular Affairs Web site http://travel.state.gov at https://step.state.gov/step/. The paper version of the collection permits 
respondents who do not have Internet access to provide the information 
to the U.S. embassy or consulate by fax, mail or in person.


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    Dated: November 6, 2015.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizen 
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-30496 Filed 11-30-15; 8:45 am]
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