[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 135 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 34617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16930]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6698]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DSP-0122, 
Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

    Title: 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DSP-0122, 
Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, OMB 
No. 1405-0098.

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 July 16, 2009.

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 Lauren Prosnik 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) 663-2951.

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 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: June 22, 2009.
 David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E9-16930 Filed 7-15-09; 8:45 am]
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