[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 32 (Thursday, February 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 7725]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3527]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6529]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-158, Contact 
Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant, OMB Control Number 1405-
0144

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: Contact Information and 
Work History for Nonimmigrant.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0144.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO.
     Form Number: DS-158.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant visa applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 700,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 700,000 hours.
     Frequency: Once per applicant.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from February 19, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may also view and 
comment on this notice by going to the regulations.gov Web site at 
http://www.regulations.gov/index/cfm.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services--DS-160, 2401 E. 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520-30106.
    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 Lauren Prosnik, Visa Services, U.S. Department 
of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L-603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be 
reached at (202) 663-2951.

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 DS-158 is used to collect supplemental information from 
students wishing to obtain a nonimmigrant visa to study in the United 
States.
    Methodology:
    Applicants may fill out the DS-158 online or print the page and 
fill it out by hand, and submit it in person at the time of interview.

    Dated: February 6, 2009.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E9-3527 Filed 2-18-09; 8:45 am]
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