81_FR_17816 81 FR 17755 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form

81 FR 17755 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 61 (March 30, 2016)

Page Range17755-17755
FR Document2016-07184

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 81 Issue 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 17755]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07184]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9504]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic 
Diversity Visa Entry Form

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 May 
31, 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-2016-0014 in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, 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 Taylor Mauck, who may be reached on 202-485-
7635 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa 
Entry Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0153.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-5501.
     Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,072,400.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 11,072,400.
     Average Time per Response: 30 Minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 5,536,200 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
    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 Department of State utilizes 
the Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery (EDV) Entry Form to elicit 
information necessary to ascertain the applicability of the legal 
provisions of the diversity immigrant visa program. The 2 primary 
requirements are: The applicant is from a low admission country and is 
a high school graduate, or has two years of experience in a job that 
requires two years of training. The foreign nationals complete the 
electronic entry forms and then applications are randomly selected for 
further participation in the program. Department of State regulations 
pertaining to diversity immigrant visas under the INA are published in 
22 CFR 42.33.
    Methodology: The EDV Entry Form is available online at 
www.dvlottery.state.gov and can only be submitted electronically during 
the annual registration period.

    Dated: March 2, 2016.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2016-07184 Filed 3-29-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-06-P

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 30, 2016 / Notices 17755 Methodology listed in this notice, including requests pertaining to diversity immigrant visas Passport Services collects information for copies of the proposed collection under the INA are published in 22 CFR from parents or legal guardians of U.S. instrument and supporting documents, 42.33. to Taylor Mauck, who may be reached Methodology: The EDV Entry Form is citizens and non-citizen nationals on 202–485–7635 or at PRA_ available online at minors when they complete and submit BurdenComments@state.gov. www.dvlottery.state.gov and can only be the Statement of Consent or Special SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: submitted electronically during the Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to • Title of Information Collection: annual registration period. a Minor under Age 16. Passport applicants can either download the DS– Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form. Dated: March 2, 2016. 3053 from the internet or obtain one • OMB Control Number: 1405–0153. Edward Ramotowski, from an Acceptance Facility/Passport • Type of Request: Extension of a Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Agency. The form must be completed, Currently Approved Collection. Consular Affairs, Department of State. signed, and submitted along with the • Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R. [FR Doc. 2016–07184 Filed 3–29–16; 8:45 am] applicant’s DS–11, Application for a • Form Number: DS–5501. BILLING CODE 4710–06–P U.S. Passport. • Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants. Dated: March 18, 2016. • Estimated Number of Respondents: DEPARTMENT OF STATE Brenda S. Sprague, 11,072,400. [Public Notice: 9500] Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport • Estimated Number of Responses: Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 11,072,400. Notice of Public Meeting Department of State. • Average Time per Response: 30 [FR Doc. 2016–07183 Filed 3–29–16; 8:45 am] Minutes. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State, BILLING CODE 4710–06–P • Total Estimated Burden Time: Bureau of Oceans and International 5,536,200 hours. Environmental and Scientific Affairs • Frequency: Annually. (OES), Office of Marine Conservation DEPARTMENT OF STATE announces that the Advisory Panel to • Obligation to Respond: Required to [Public Notice: 9504] Obtain or Retain a Benefit. the U.S. Section of the North Pacific We are soliciting public comments to Anadromous Fish Commission will 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information permit the Department to: meet on May 9th, 2016. Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa • Evaluate whether the proposed DATES: The meeting will take place via Entry Form information collection is necessary for teleconference on May 9th, 2016 from 2 the proper functions of the Department. p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time. ACTION: Notice of request for public Meeting Details: The teleconference • Evaluate the accuracy of our comment. call-in number is toll-free 877–336– estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the 1831, passcode 6472335, and will have SUMMARY: The Department of State is validity of the methodology and a limited number of lines for members seeking Office of Management and assumptions used. of the public to access from anywhere Budget (OMB) approval for the • Enhance the quality, utility, and in the United States. Callers will hear information collection described below. clarity of the information to be instructions for using the passcode and In accordance with the Paperwork collected. joining the call after dialing the toll-free Reduction Act of 1995, we are • Minimize the reporting burden on number noted. Members of the public requesting comments on this collection those who are to respond, including the wishing to participate in the from all interested individuals and use of automated collection techniques teleconference must contact the OES organizations. The purpose of this or other forms of information officer in charge as noted in the FOR notice is to allow 60 days for public technology. FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section comment preceding submission of the Please note that comments submitted below no later than close of business on collection to OMB. in response to this Notice are public Friday, May 6th, 2016. DATES: The Department will accept record. Before including any detailed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: comments from the public up to May 31, Elana Katz-Mink, Office of Marine 2016. personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, Conservation, OES, Room 2758, U.S. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments including your personal information, Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., by any of the following methods: will be available for public review. Washington, DC 20520. Telephone (202) • Web: Persons with access to the Abstract of proposed collection: The 647–1073, fax (202) 736–7350, email Internet may comment on this notice by Department of State utilizes the address katz-minkeh@state.gov. going to www.Regulations.gov. You can Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery (EDV) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In search for the document by entering Entry Form to elicit information accordance with the requirements of the ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2016–0014 in necessary to ascertain the applicability Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice the Search field. Then click the of the legal provisions of the diversity is given that the Advisory Panel to the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete immigrant visa program. The 2 primary U.S. Section of the North Pacific the comment form. requirements are: The applicant is from Anadromous Fish Commission (NPAFC) asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES • Email: PRA_BurdenComments@ a low admission country and is a high will meet on the date and time noted state.gov. You must include the DS form school graduate, or has two years of above. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of request for public comment.
DatesThe Department will accept comments from the public up to May 31, 2016.
ContactDirect requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Taylor Mauck, who may be reached on 202-485- 7635 or at [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 17755 
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