Notice2022-08537
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Medical Examination for Visa or Refugee Applicant
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Published
April 21, 2022
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 87, Number 77 (Thursday, April 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23908-23909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08537]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11703]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic
Medical Examination for Visa or Refugee Applicant
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 June
21, 2022.
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-2022-0009 in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#93c3c1d2ccd1e6e1f7f6fdd0fcfefef6fde7e0d3e0e7f2e7f6bdf4fce5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="401012011f02353224252e032f2d2d252e34330033342134256e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in the title or body of
any correspondence. You should not submit case inquiries to either of
the methods listed above. You should not include case numbers in any
comment submitted via <a href="http://www.regualtions.gov">www.regualtions.gov</a>.
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 Tonya Whigham, who may be reached at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#550507140a17202731303b163a3838303b21261526213421307b323a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="663634273924131402030825090b0b0308121526151207120348010910">[email protected]</span></a> or at 202-485-7635.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Electronic Medical
Examination for Visa Applicant or Refugee Applicant.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0230.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa
Office (CA/VO).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-7794.
<bullet> Respondents: Visa Applicants; Follow-to-Join Refugee/
Asylum Applicants; Parole Applicants with Boarding Foils.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,100,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 1,100,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,100,000 annual hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once per respondent.
<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
This electronic collection records medical information necessary to
determine whether visa applicants have medical conditions affecting the
applicants' eligibility for a visa. This collection is also used to
collect medical examination information from follow-to-join refugees
and certain individuals who have been paroled into or are seeking
parole into the United States.
Methodology
Approved panel physicians are granted access to an eMedical system
by the Department to conduct medical examinations for determinations of
eligibility for visas and other immigration benefits. The panel
physician inputs the exam information into the eMedical portal, and it
is transmitted to the Department for visa adjudication, follow-to-join
refugee adjudication, and for the purpose of issuing boarding foils for
certain individuals seeking parole from the Department of Homeland
Security and is thereafter retained in the Department's systems. The
information is also transmitted to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention's
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(``CDC'') systems. In some instances, if the individual has been
admitted to the United States as a parolee or is seeking parole into
the United States, the information is transmitted directly to the CDC,
bypassing the Department. In relation to parolees, the data that is
transmitted to the U.S. Government depends on the nature of parole as
determined by the Department of Homeland Security.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-08537 Filed 4-20-22; 8:45 am]
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