[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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