[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 19, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28610-28611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-12950]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10796]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
A, G, or NATO Visa

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State (Department) 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 August 
19, 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-2019-0021'' 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 (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Application for A, G, or 
NATO Visa.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0100.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-1648.
     Respondents: Foreign Government Officials.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 30,000.
     Average Time per Response: 15 Minutes. As the form is 
relatively short, 15 minutes is the most recent average time per 
response calculated.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 7,500 Hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain 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 will use Form DS-1648 to elicit information 
from applicants who are applying for an A, G, or NATO visa in the 
United States, excluding applicants for an A-3, G-5 or NATO-7 visa. 
Sections 101(a)(15)(A) and (G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(INA), and 22 CFR 41.25, describe the criteria for these nonimmigrant 
visa classifications.

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Methodology

    The DS-1648 will be submitted electronically to the Department. The 
applicant will be instructed to print a confirmation page containing a 
bar coded record locator, which will be scanned at the time of 
processing.

Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-12950 Filed 6-18-19; 8:45 am]
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