[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 58 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 18209]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06211]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12023]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler 
Enrollment Program

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments up to April 26, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment 
Program.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0152.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services.
     Form Number: DS-4024, 4024e.
     Respondents: United States Citizens and Nationals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,010,389.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,010,389.
     Average Time per Response: 20 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 336,796 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    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 Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) makes it possible for 
U.S. Citizens and Nationals to register on-line from anywhere in the 
world. In the event of a family emergency, natural disaster or 
international crisis, U.S. embassies and consulates rely on this 
registration information to provide registrants with critical 
information and assistance. One of the main legal authorities for use 
of this form is 22 U.S.C. 2715.

Methodology

    Ninety-nine percent of responses are received via electronic 
submission on the internet. The service is available on the Department 
of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs website http://travel.state.gov at 
https://step.state.gov/step/. The paper version of the collection 
permits respondents who do not have internet access to provide the 
information to the U.S. embassy or consulate by fax, mail or in person.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-06211 Filed 3-24-23; 8:45 am]
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