Notice2022-22211
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Crisis Assistance Request Form
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Published
October 13, 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 197 (Thursday, October 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 62172]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22211]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11884]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Crisis
Assistance Request Form
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
December 12, 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-2022-0038'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#37785b5e475f565943545277444356435219505841"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="337c5f5a435b525d4750567340475247561d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Clifton Oliphant,
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/MSU),
U.S. Department of State, 2201 C. St. NW, Washington, DC 20522.
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 Clifton Oliphant, Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/MSU), U.S. Department of State, 2201
C. St. NW, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#84cbe8edf4e5eaf0c7c1c4f7f0e5f0e1aae3ebf2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6e9cacfd6c7c8d2e5e3e6d5d2c7d2c388c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a> or by phone at 202-485-6020.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Crisis Assistance Request
Form.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-XXXX.
<bullet> Type of Request: Collection Form Approval.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs.
<bullet> Form Number: No form.
<bullet> Respondents: U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents
currently in a country experiencing a crisis.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 120,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 120,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,000 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once.
<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 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 purpose of the collection is to enable the Department of State
to better identify and communicate with U.S. citizens and lawful
permanent residents (LPRs) who may be in need of assistance in a
country experiencing a crisis. The form asks U.S. citizens and LPRs
currently in a country experiencing a crisis to share information with
us about their current plans, the number of people in their group, and
their exact location. It also asks for their latest contact information
and contact information for an emergency contact not currently in the
country.
The Department is utilizing this form to acquire the most current
and accurate data possible to inform our consular assistance efforts.
It will allow us to build a more current picture of how many U.S.
citizens plan to remain in the country experiencing a crisis and any
who may need reimbursable loan assistance to depart or any other
consular assistance. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary.
Methodology
The collection will be completed 100 percent electronically. The
respondent will access the form at the following link: <a href="https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake">https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake</a>. The link will also be accessible from
the crisis country's country information page on <a href="http://www.travel.state.gov">www.travel.state.gov</a>,
the U.S. embassy or consulate website for that country, and other
Department of State communications. The Department may also choose as
appropriate to distribute the form's URL through emails <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c2a4b0adaf82b1b6a3b6a7eca5adb4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5432263b391427203520317a333b22">[email protected]</span></a>
email addresses, or in messaging sent as consular information products.
The link will only be activated when there is a need to collect the
information.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-22211 Filed 10-12-22; 8:45 am]
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