[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 158 (Thursday, August 15, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41729-41730]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-17567]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[1651-0139]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Electronic Visa Update 
System

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; extension of an 
existing collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection will be submitting the following information collection 
request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). 
The information collection is published in the Federal Register to 
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are 
encouraged and must be submitted (no later than October 15, 2019) to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) 
contained in this notice must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0139 
in the subject line and the agency name. To avoid duplicate 
submissions, please use only one of the following methods to submit 
comments:
    (1) Email. Submit comments to: [email protected].
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to CBP Paperwork Reduction Act 
Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, 
Regulations and Rulings, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, 90 K Street 
NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA 
information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact 
Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, 
Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 
20229-1177, Telephone number 202-325-0056 or via email 
[email protected]. Please note that the contact information provided 
here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking 
information about other CBP programs should contact the CBP National 
Customer Service Center at 877-227-5511, (TTY) 1-800-877-8339, or CBP 
website at https://www.cbp.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on the proposed and/or continuing 
information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This process is conducted in accordance with 
5 CFR 1320.8. Written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies should address one or more of the following four 
points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (3) suggestions to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) suggestions to minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of 
responses. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and 
included in the request for approval. All comments will become a matter 
of public record.

Overview of This Information Collection

    Title: Electronic Visa Update System.
    OMB Number: 1651-0139.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the 
expiration date of this information collection with no changes to the 
burden hours or the information collected.
    Type of Review: Extension (with no change).
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Abstract: The Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) allows for the 
collection of biographic and other information from nonimmigrant aliens 
who hold a passport issued by an identified country containing a U.S. 
nonimmigrant visa of a designated category. Nonimmigrant aliens subject 
to this requirement must periodically enroll in EVUS and obtain a 
notification of compliance with EVUS prior to travel to the United 
States. The EVUS requirement is currently limited to nonimmigrant 
aliens holding unrestricted, maximum validity B-1 (business visitor), 
B-2 (visitor for pleasure), or combination B-1/B-2 visas contained in a 
passport issued by the People's Republic of China.
    EVUS provides for greater efficiencies in the screening of 
international travelers by allowing DHS to identify

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nonimmigrant aliens who may be inadmissible before they depart for the 
United States, thereby increasing security and reducing traveler delays 
upon arrival at U.S. ports of entry. EVUS aids DHS in facilitating 
legitimate travel while also enhancing public safety and national 
security.

Recent Changes

    On November 27, 2017, the Secretary of State designated DPRK, as a 
State Sponsor of Terrorism, or SST. Countries determined by the 
Secretary of State ``to have repeatedly provided support for acts of 
international terrorism'' are considered to have been designated as 
``state sponsors of terrorism.''
    To meet the requirements and intent of the law and in light of the 
designation of DPRK as a SST, DHS is strengthening the security of the 
United States through enhancements to the EVUS enrollment.
    Under the Emergency Clearance request process DHS has recently 
added DPRK to the following question to EVUS ``Have you traveled to, or 
been present in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or the 
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) on or after March 
1, 2011? If yes, provide the country, date(s) of travel, and reason for 
travel.''
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,595,904.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 3,595,904.
    Estimated Time per Response: 25 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,499,492.

    Dated: August 12, 2019.
Seth D. Renkema,
Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2019-17567 Filed 8-14-19; 8:45 am]
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