81 FR 31289 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 96 (May 18, 2016)

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, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31289-31290]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11728]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9567]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant 
Treaty Trader/Investor Application

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 July 18, 
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-2016-0030'' 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,

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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 at 202-485-
7635 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty 
Trader/Investor Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0101.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-156E.
     Respondents: Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,600.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 48,600.
     Average Time per Response: 4 Hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 194,400 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     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

    Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E), includes provisions for the nonimmigrant 
classification of a national of a country with which the United States 
maintains an appropriate treaty of commerce and navigation who is 
coming to the United States to: (i) Carry on substantial trade, 
including trade in services or technology, principally between the 
United States and the treaty country; or (ii) develop and direct the 
operations of an enterprise in which the national has invested, or is 
actively in the process of investing. Form DS-156E is completed by 
foreign nationals seeking nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visas to 
the United States. The Department will use the DS-156E to elicit 
information necessary to determine a foreign national's visa 
eligibility.

Methodology

    After completing Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, 
applicants will fill out the DS-156E online, print the form, and submit 
it in person or via mail.

    Dated: April 29, 2016.
Ed Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2016-11728 Filed 5-17-16; 8:45 am]
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