Federal Register: November 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 224)

DOCID: fr23no09-107 FR Doc E9-28041

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

State Department

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCID: fr23no09-107

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

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DSP-122, Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, OMB No. 1405-0098

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from November 23, 2009.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

  • Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.
  • OMB Control Number: 14050098.
  • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
  • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services.
  • Form Number: DSP122.
  • Respondents: Diversity visa applicants.
  • Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000.
  • Estimated Number of Responses: 60,000.
  • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
  • Total Estimated Burden: 30,000.
  • Frequency: Once per application.
  • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefit.

    SUMMARY:

    Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

  • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform our functions.
  • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 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. Abstract of Proposed Collection

    The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) will register selected Diversity Visa lottery entries and then send the applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants, which consists of DS122 (Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program) and DS230 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Part I and II). In order for an applicant to be considered documentarily qualified for a visa, the applicant must complete and return both of the above mentioned forms to KCC. Upon receipt of these forms KCC will transmit the Immigrant Visa Appointment Package and schedule an appointment for the applicant.

    Methodology

    Applicants must return the completed form to the KCC via mail. [[Page 61200]]

    Dated: November 16, 2009.
    Edward Ramotowski,
    Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acting, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State.
    [FR Doc. E928041 Filed 112009; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 471006P

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

    Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW., L603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 6632951.

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