[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 1916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-00251]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8147]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler 
Enrollment Program

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we 
are requesting comments on this collection from all interested 
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to February 8, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/L), U.S. Department of State, SA-29, 
4th Floor, Washington, DC 20520 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment 
Program (STEP).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0152.
     Type of Request: Extension.
     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: 988,292.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 988,292.
     Average Hours per Response: 20 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 329,430 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this 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 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The STEP 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. Statute 22 U.S.C. 
2715 is one of the main legal authorities that deem the usage of this 
form necessary.
    Methodology: 99% of responses are received via electronic 
submission on the Internet. The service is available on the Department 
of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Web site http://travel.state.gov 
at https://step.state.gov/step/. 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: December 10, 2012.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizen 
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-00251 Filed 1-8-13; 8:45 am]
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