94-12239. Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 2007]

 

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for 
Review

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: The Department of State has resubmitted the following public 
information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

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SUMMARY: The Immigration and Nationality Act (``INA''), 8 U.S.C. 1101, 
et seq. statutorily mandates application and eligibility requirements 
for aliens seeking a Diplomatic or Official Visa. This information is 
necessary to the identification of the applicant and the enforcement of 
the immigration and nationality law. Section 221(a) of the INA, 8 
U.S.C. 1201 (a), provides that a consular officer may issue 
nonimmigrant visas to aliens who have made proper application. Consular 
officers serving in the Diplomatic Liaison Office of the Bureau of 
Consular Affairs of the Department of State will use the information 
contained in the forms to determine the eligibility of aliens for A, G, 
or NATO visas.
    Type of request--Existing collection with OMB approval.
    Originating office--Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    Title of information collection--Application for Diplomatic or 
Official Visa.
    Form No.--This form will be given a DSP number to replace DS-1070 
and DS-1648.
    Frequency--On occasion.
    Respondents--Applicants for Diplomatic or Official Visa.
    Estimated number of respondents--20,000.
    Average hours per response--30 minutes.
    Total estimated burden hours--10,000.

44 U.S.C. 3504(h) does not apply, as no rulemaking is being conducted 
in connection with this information collection.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Copies of the proposed forms and 
supporting documents may be obtained from Gail J. Cook [phone]. 
Comments and questions should be directed to (OMB) Jefferson Hill (202) 
395-3176.

    Dated: May 9, 1994.
Patrick F. Kennedy,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 94-12239 Filed 5-18-94; 8:45 am]
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