[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 35 (Thursday, February 21, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 12132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04029]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8189]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic 
Diversity Visa Entry Form

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
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 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to April 
22, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice '' in the 
Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the 
Results page.
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: 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 the 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 collection instrument 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:
     Title of Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa 
Entry Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0153.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of 
Visa Services (CA/VO).
     Form Number: DS-5501.
     Respondents: Aliens entering the Diversity Visa Lottery.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 6 million per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 6 million per year.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 3 million hours per year.
     Frequency: Once per entry.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.
    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 records. 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 Department of State utilizes the Electronic Diversity Visa 
Lottery (EDV) Entry Form to elicit information necessary to ascertain 
the applicability of the legal provisions of the diversity program. 
Primary requirements are that the applicant is from a low admission 
country, is a high school graduate, or has two years of experience in a 
job that requires two years of training. The foreign nationals complete 
the electronic entry forms and then applications are randomly selected 
for participation in the program. Department of State regulations 
pertaining to diversity immigrant visas under the INA are published in 
22 CFR 42.33.

Methodology

    The EDV Entry Form is available online at www.dvlottery.state.gov 
and can only be submitted electronically during the annual registration 
period.

    Dated: February 7, 2013.
Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2013-04029 Filed 2-20-13; 8:45 am]
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