83 FR 44403 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Special Immigrant Visa Supervisor Locator

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 169 (August 30, 2018)

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 83, Number 169 (Thursday, August 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44403-44404]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18807]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10508]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Special 
Immigrant Visa Supervisor Locator

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 
October 29, 2018.

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-2018-0033'' 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 (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Special Immigrant Visa 
Supervisor Locator.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0144.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-158.
     Respondents: Special Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 150.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 150.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 150 hours.
     Frequency: Once per application.
     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

    Department of State uses Form DS-158 (Special Immigrant Visa 
Supervisor Locator) in order to assist applicants for special immigrant 
visa (SIV) applicants under section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies 
Protection Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8), in attempting to locate an 
applicant's prior Department of Defense (DoD) supervisor. The 
information

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requested on the form is limited to that necessary to locate the 
supervisor through DoD and Veteran's Affairs, and if the location is 
successful will assist the applicant in the SIV application process.

Methodology

    Applicants are required to complete the DS-158 and to submit their 
package to the appropriate email address.

Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2018-18807 Filed 8-29-18; 8:45 am]
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