[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 17, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28752-28753]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14223]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6670]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-4024, DS-
4024e, American Citizens Services Internet Based Registration Service 
(IBRS), OMB number 1405-0152

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: American Citizens 
Services Internet Based Registration Service (IBRS).
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
     Form Number: DS-4024, DS-4024e.
     Respondents: United States Citizens and Nationals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 676,946.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 676,946.
     Average Hours per Response: 20 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 225,648 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from June 17, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected].
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. Department 
of State, CA/OCS/PRI, SA-29, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20520.
     Fax: 202-736-9111.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, CA/
OCS/PRI, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037.
    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 Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/PRI), U.S. Department of State, SA-
29, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on (202) 736-
9082 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 American Citizens Services Internet Based Registration Service 
(IBRS) makes it possible for U.S. nationals to register on-line from 
anywhere in the world. In the event of a family emergency, natural 
disaster or international crisis, U.S. embassies and consulates rely on 
this registration information to provide critical information and 
assistance to them.

Methodology

    99% of responses are received via electronic submission on the 
Internet. The service is available on the

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Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Web site http://travel.state.gov at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/. The 
paper version of the collection permits respondents who do not have 
Internet access to provide the information to the U.S. embassy or 
consulate by fax, mail or in person.

    Dated: May 20, 2009.
Mary Ellen Hickey,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E9-14223 Filed 6-16-09; 8:45 am]
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