[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 226 (Monday, November 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 62657]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-30729]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 2641]


The Bureau of Consular Affairs; 60-Day Notice of Proposed 
Information Collection; Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Visa 
Application (OF-156(E))

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. This process is 
conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    The following summarizes the information collection proposal 
submitted to OMB:
    Type of Request: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection 
for which approval has expired.
    Originating Office: The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA).
    Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/
Investor Visa Application.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: OF-156 (E).
    Respondents: Aliens and enterprises that qualify for E-1 and E-2 
nonimmigrant visas for the purpose of carrying on their business 
enterprise in the United States.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,000.
    Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Estimated Burden: 30,000 hours.
    Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to--
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of the agency functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Comments regarding the collection listed in 
this notice or requests for copies of the proposed collection and 
supporting documents should be directed to Charles S. Cunningham, 
Directives Management Branch, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 
20520, (202) 647-0596.

    Dated: November 4, 1997.
Eliza McClenaghan,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-30729 Filed 11-21-97; 8:45 am]
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