Notice2021-13821
Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Emergency Review: Affidavit of Relationship for Minors Who Are Nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras
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Published
June 29, 2021
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State has submitted the information collection request described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this notice is to allow for public comment from all interested individuals and organizations. Emergency review and approval of this collection has been requested from OMB by 30 days from submission. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. The Department plans to follow this emergency request with a submission for a 3-year approval through OMB's normal PRA clearance process.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34300-34301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13821]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11450]
Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Emergency Review:
Affidavit of Relationship for Minors Who Are Nationals of El Salvador,
Guatemala, or Honduras
ACTION: Notice of request for emergency OMB approval and public
comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection request described below to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the emergency
review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose
of this notice is to allow for public comment from all interested
individuals and organizations. Emergency review and approval of this
collection has been requested from OMB by 30 days from submission. If
granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. The
Department plans to follow this emergency request with a submission for
a 3-year approval through OMB's normal PRA clearance process.
DATES: All public comments must be received by July 30, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Direct any comments on this emergency request to both the
Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and to
PRM/A.
<bullet> You may submit comments to OMB by the following methods:
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e7888e9586b89492858a8e94948e8889a7888a85c9828897c9808891"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0966607b68567a7c6b64607a7a6066674966646b276c6679276e667f">[email protected]</span></a>. You must include the
DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in
the subject line of your message.
<bullet> Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department
of State.
You may submit comments to PRM/A by the following methods:
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<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-2021-0014'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#47142e35262a1407343326332269202831"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e7b48e95868ab4a79493869382c9808891">[email protected]</span></a>. You must include Emergency
Submission Comment on ``information collection title'' in the subject
line of your message.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to Sumitra Siram, PRM/
A, 2025 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20006.
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 Sumitra Siram, who may be reached on at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e4b78d968589b7a49790859081ca838b92"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96c5ffe4f7fbc5d6e5e2f7e2f3b8f1f9e0">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-453-9250.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Relationship
for Minors who are Nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0217.
<bullet> Type of Request: Emergency Review.
<bullet> Originating Office: PRM/A.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-7699.
<bullet> Respondents: Those seeking qualified family members to
access the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 2,000.
<bullet> Average Time Per Response: One hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,000 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: ``On occasion''.
<bullet> Obligation to respond: ``Voluntary''.
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 of 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
To obtain biographical information about children overseas who
intend to seek access to the USRAP, as well as other eligible family
members or caregivers, for verification by the U.S. government. This
form also assists DHS's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to
verify parent-child relationships during refugee case adjudication.
This form is necessary for implementation of this program.
Methodology
Working with a State Department contracted Resettlement Agencies
(RA), qualifying individuals in the United States must complete the AOR
and submit supporting documentation to: (a) Establish that they meet
the requirements for being a qualifying individual who currently falls
into one of the aforementioned categories; (b) provide a list of
qualifying family members who may seek access to refugee resettlement
in the United States. Once completed, the form is sent by the RA to the
Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for case creation and processing. The
information is used by the RPC for case management; by USCIS to
determine that the qualifying individual falls into one of the
aforementioned categories; and by the Resettlement Support Center (RSC)
for case prescreening and further processing after DHS interview. The
International Organization for Migration (IOM) administers the RSC in
Latin America under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department
to conduct case prescreening and assist in the processing of refugee
applicants.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-13821 Filed 6-28-21; 8:45 am]
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