[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 46 (Friday, March 8, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8557-8558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04264]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10567]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Visitor Access 
Control System Domestic

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 7, 
2019.

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-2018-0047'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: DS/DO/DFP--2201 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 22052, Room B237.
    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 Systems Operations, 2201 C Street NW, 
Washington DC 22052, Room B237, attention John Ferguson, who may be 
reached on 202-647-3854or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Visitor Access Control 
System Domestic.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New collection.
     Originating Office: DS/DO/DFP/SSD.
     Form Number: No Form number.
     Respondents: Visitors requesting access to Department 
facilities.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 161,594.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 161,594.
     Average Time per Response: 2 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 323,188 minutes.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    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

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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 Visitor Access Control System Domestic (VACS-D) supports the 
Office of Domestic Facilities Protection's (DS/DO/DFP) mission 
requirements to provide a secure environment for Department employees 
and visitors. Visitors to the Department seeking access to facilities 
will be the respondents if access is to be granted. The legal authority 
for the collection of information is the same as that which established 
the Bureau of Diplomatic Security: The Omnibus Diplomatic Security and 
Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-399; 22 U.S.C. 4801, et seq. 
(a986) as amended.

Methodology

    Information will be collected electronically at the time of visit.

Timothy Thomas,
Division Chief, Diplomatic Security, Office of Domestic Facilities 
Protection, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2019-04264 Filed 3-7-19; 8:45 am]
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