Notice2023-02886
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: JADE Act Questionnaire
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Published
February 10, 2023
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 8982]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02886]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11979]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: JADE Act
Questionnaire
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for approval. 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
30 days for public comment.
DATES: Submit comments up to March 13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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 Andrea Lage, who may be reached on
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#025250435d40777066676c416d6f6f676c76714271766376672c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="722220332d30070016171c311d1f1f171c06013201061306175c151d04">[email protected]</span></a> or at 202-485-7586.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: JADE Act Questionnaire.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0236.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-5537.
<bullet> Respondents: Burmese Application for U.S. Visas.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,500.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 20,500.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,250 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once per application.
<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 Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts)
Act of 2008, Public Law 110-286, renders certain individuals involved
in specified Burmese organizations or activities ineligible for U.S.
visas, including: leaders of the State Peace and Development Council
(SPDC), the Burmese military, or the Union Solidarity Development
Association (USDA); officials of the SPDC, the Burmese military, or the
USDA involved in human rights violations and impeding democracy in
Burma; and Burmese persons who provided substantial economic or
political support to the SPDC, Burmese military, or USDA. Immediate
family members of these individuals are also ineligible for U.S. visas.
Department of State consular officers will use the information provided
to evaluate and adjudicate the individual applicant's eligibility for a
visa consistent with this law.
Methodology
All Burmese nationals applying for a U.S. visa will be required to
complete and submit the JADE Act questionnaire. Consular officers will
use the form to identify potential visa ineligibility under the JADE
Act.
Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2023-02886 Filed 2-9-23; 8:45 am]
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