[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 46 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10810-10811]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-4321]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 5716]


Title: 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Forms 
DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, and DS-3026; Medical Examination for 
Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; OMB Control Number 1405-0113

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: Medical Examination for Immigrant 
or Refugee Applicant.
    OMB Control Number: 1405-0113.
    Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services (CA/
VO).
    Form Number: DS-2053, DS-3024, DS-3025, DS-3026.
    Respondents: Immigrant visa and refugee applicants.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 630,000 per year.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 630,000 per year.
    Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 630,000 hours annually.
    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 March 9, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected] (Subject line must read OMB 
1405-0113 Reauthorization).
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services--OMB 1405-0113 
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 
20522, 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: INA Section 221(d) requires that 
prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa the applicant undergo a 
physical and mental examination. The results of the medical examination 
are used to determine the alien's eligibility for such a visa under INA 
212(a)(1). INA Section 412(b)(4)(B) requires that the United States 
Government ``provide for the identification of refugees who have been 
determined to have medical conditions

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affecting the public health and requiring treatment.'' Form DS-2053, 
Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; Form DS-3024, 
Chest X-Ray and Classification Worksheet; Form DS-3025, Vaccination 
Documentation Worksheet; and Form DS-3026, Medical History and Physical 
Examination Worksheet, are designed to record the results of the 
medical examination. The panel physician performs the medical 
examination of the applicant and completes the forms.
    Methodology: The medical forms are sent to the applicant in the 
applicant's package. The applicant takes the forms to the panel 
physician to use during the medical examination. The panel physician 
completes the medical examination and fills out the forms. The forms 
are then submitted in hard copy to the consular officer for processing.

    Dated: February 21, 2007.
Stephen A. Edson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
 [FR Doc. E7-4321 Filed 3-8-07; 8:45 am]
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