Notice2021-12422
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Choice of Address and Agent
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Published
June 15, 2021
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 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 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 15, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31779-31780]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12422]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11444]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic
Choice of Address and Agent
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
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 60 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to August
16, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2021-0013'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#28787a69776a5d5a4c4d466b4745454d465c5b685b5c495c4d064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="772725362835020513121934181a1a1219030437040316031259101801">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Phone: Dylan Aikens at 202-485-7586.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and
supporting documents, to Dylan Aikens at 202-485-7586 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0a0a2b1afb2858294959eb39f9d9d959e8483b08384918495de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="065654475944737462636845696b6b6368727546757267726328616970">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Electronic Choice of
Address and Agent.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0186.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
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<bullet> Form Number: DS-261.
<bullet> Respondents: Beneficiaries of approved immigrant visa
petitions.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 11,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,833 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> 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 DS-261 allows the beneficiary of an approved and current
immigrant visa petition to provide the Department with his or her
preferred email address, which will be used for communications with the
beneficiary. The DS-261 also allows the beneficiary to appoint an agent
to receive mailings from the National Visa Center (NVC) and assist in
the filing of various application forms and/or paying the required
fees. The beneficiary is not required to appoint an agent but must
provide current contact information. All cases will be held at NVC
until the DS-261 is electronically submitted to the Department.
Methodology
Applicants will complete the form online and submit it
electronically to the Department.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-12422 Filed 6-14-21; 8:45 am]
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