96-25142. Information Collection Under Review

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 51483]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-25142]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Bureau of Consular Affairs
[Public Notice 2448]


Information Collection Under Review

    Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is being sought for 
the information collection listed below. The purpose of this notice is 
to allow 30 days for public comments from the date listed at the top of 
this page in the Federal Register. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1320.10.
    1. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/F/P) is 
requesting of OMB reinstatement of form OF-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa 
Application) with change. The OF-156 is used by aliens who desire to 
travel to the United States in nonimmigrant status. The information 
provided on the form assists in identifying the applicant and in 
determining the applicant's eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.
    The following summarizes the information collection proposal 
submitted to OMB:
    Type of request--Reinstatement, with change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Originating office--The Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    Title of information collection--Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
    Frequency--On occasion.
    Form No.--OF-156.
    Respondents--Aliens applying for Nonimmigrant Visas.
    Estimated number of respondents--8,000,000.
    Average hours per response--1 hour.
    Total estimated burden hours--8,000,000.

44 U.S.C. 3405(h) does not apply.
    Comments are being solicited on the need for the information, its 
practical utility, the accuracy of the Agency's burden estimate, and on 
ways to minimize the reporting burden, including automated collection 
techniques and uses of other forms of technology.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Copies of the proposed forms and 
supporting documents may be obtained from Charles S. Cunningham (202) 
647-0596. Comments and questions should be directed to (OMB) Victoria 
Wassmer [phone].

    Dated: September 20, 1996.
Ralph Frank,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 96-25142 Filed 10-1-96; 8:45 am]
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