[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 17755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07184]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9504]


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 May 
31, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2016-0014 in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, 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 Taylor Mauck, who may be reached on 202-485-
7635 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa 
Entry Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0153.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-5501.
     Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,072,400.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 11,072,400.
     Average Time per Response: 30 Minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 5,536,200 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     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: 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 immigrant visa program. The 2 primary 
requirements are: The applicant is from a low admission country and 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 
further 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: March 2, 2016.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2016-07184 Filed 3-29-16; 8:45 am]
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