[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 78 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 21875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-9168]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 4692]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-156, 
Nonimmigrant Visa Application; OMB Control Number 1405-0018

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.
    The following summarizes the information collection proposal to be 
submitted to OMB:
    Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State 
(CA/VO).
    Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
    Frequency: Once per respondent.
    Form Number: DS-156.
    Respondents: Nonimmigrant visa applicants.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,300,000 per year.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 12,300,000 hours per year.
    Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information 
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency.
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate 
of the burden of the 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 through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public comments, or requests for 
additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice 
should be directed to Brendan Mullarkey of the Office of Visa Services, 
U.S. Department of State, 2401 E St. NW., RM L-703, Washington, DC 
20520, who may be reached at 202-663-1166.

    Dated: April 5, 2004.
Janice L. Jacobs,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 04-9168 Filed 4-21-04; 8:45 am]
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