[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 98 (Monday, May 21, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 30045]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12252]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7891; OMB Control Number 1405-0098; Form Number DSP-
0122]


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

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.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DSP-0122.
     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 hours.
     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 May 21, 2012.

ADDRESSES:  Web: Persons with access to the Internet may view 
and comment on this notice by going to the Federal regulations Web site 
at www.regulations.gov. You can search for the document by: selecting 
``Notice'' under Document Type, entering the Public Notice number as 
the ``Keyword or ID'', checking the ``Open for Comment'' box, and then 
click ``Search''. If necessary, use the ``Narrow by Agency'' option on 
the Results page.
     Mail (paper, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation 
and Regulations Division, Visa Services--DSP-0122, 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 Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department 
of State, 2401 E. Street NW., L-603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be 
reached at [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

    Each time the Diversity Visa lottery is conducted, the Kentucky 
Consular Center (KCC) will register the randomly selected entries and 
send the applicants 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 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 to the US 
Embassy or Consulate and schedule an appointment for the applicant.

Methodology

    Applicants must return the completed form to the KCC via mail.

    Dated: May 10, 2012.
Edward Ramotowski,
Managing Director, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-12252 Filed 5-18-12; 8:45 am]
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