[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 48964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13883]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5518]


 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DSP-122, 
Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, OMB 
No. 1405-0098, DSP-122

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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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. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Registration 
for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0098.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of 
Visa Services.
     Form Number: DSP-122.
     Respondents: Diversity visa applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 60,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 30,000.
     Frequency: Once per application.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from August 22, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected] (the subject line of the e-mail 
must be DSP-122)
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services--DSP-122 
Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520-30106.
     Fax: (202) 663-3898.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable); information 
collection title, and 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 information collection and 
supporting documents, to Andrea Lage of the Office of Visa Services, 
U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L-603, Washington, DC 
20520, who may be reached at (202) 663-1221 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our 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 the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) 
will register selected diversity visa lottery entries and then send the 
applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants, which 
consists of DS-122 (Supplemental Registration for the Diversity 
Immigrant Visa Program) and DS-230 (Application for Immigrant Visa and 
Alien Registration Part I and II). In order for an applicant to be 
considered documentarily qualified for a visa, the applicant must 
complete and return both of the above-mentioned forms to KCC. Upon 
receipt of these forms KCC will transmit the Immigrant Visa Appointment 
Package and schedule an appointment for the applicant.
    Methodology: Applicants must return the completed form to the KCC 
via mail.

    Dated: August 7, 2006.
Stephen A. Edson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E6-13883 Filed 8-21-06; 8:45 am]
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