[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 51 (Monday, March 17, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12732-12733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6316]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice-4310]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-4024, 
American Citizens Services Internet Based Registration Service (IBRS); 
OMB Control Number 1405-XXXX

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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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.

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    The following summarizes the information collection proposal to be 
submitted to OMB: Type of Request: A new Internet Based Information 
Collection system that permits U.S. citizens who travel or reside 
abroad to register their destination and emergency contacts with the 
Department of State. This facilitates the provision of emergency 
assistance to U.S. citizens during crisis or disaster.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens 
Services CA/OCS.
    Title of Information Collection: American Citizens Services 
Internet Based Registration Service (IBRS).
    Frequency: Daily.
    Form Number: DS-4024.
    Respondents: American citizens traveling and residing overseas.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: (estimate) 3.2 million.
    Average Hours Per Response: (10 minutes).
    Total Estimated Burden: 800,000.
    Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to:
    [sbull] Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency.
    [sbull] Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
    [sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
    [sbull] Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of technology.
    For Additional Information: Public comments, requests for 
additional information, regarding the collection listed in this notice 
should be directed to Mike Meszaros, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services, Office of Policy Review and Interagency 
Liaison, 1800 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20520-4811 who may be 
reached on 202-312-9750.

    Dated: January 27, 2003.
Maura Harty,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 03-6316 Filed 3-14-03; 8:45 am]
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