[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 13729]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05235]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8654]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver 
Recommendation Application

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.

DATE(S): The Department will accept comments from the public up to May 
12, 2014.

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 8654'' in the Search bar. If necessary, use 
the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: [email protected]
    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, who may be reached at [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver 
Recommendation Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0135.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-3035.
     Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the 
two-year foreign residence requirement.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,087.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 6,087.
     Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 6,087 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
    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: Form DS-3035 is used to determine 
the eligibility of a J-1 visa holder for a waiver of the two-year 
foreign residence requirement.
    Methodology: Applicants will complete the DS-3035 online at 
travel.state.gov. Applicant's information will be downloaded into a 
barcode, and then be immediately issued a waiver case number and 
further instructions. Next, applicants must print their online form 
with the barcode. Please note that the barcode must be printed in black 
and white only. After the form is completed and printed out, applicants 
must mail their waiver application and fee payment to: U.S. Department 
of State, Waiver Review Division, P.O. Box 952136, St. Louis, MO 63101-
2137.

    Dated: February 26, 2014.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2014-05235 Filed 3-10-14; 8:45 am]
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