81 FR 16250 - Public Notice; 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 58 (March 25, 2016)

The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 58 (Friday, March 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16250-16251]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06693]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE


Public Notice; 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: 
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

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 has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to April 25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

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), who may be reached on 202-485-
6332 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: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/OCS/PMO

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     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 Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (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.

    Dated: March 11, 2016.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizen 
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-06693 Filed 3-24-16; 8:45 am]
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