Notice2026-01103
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
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Published
January 22, 2026
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State (the Department) 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 91, Number 14 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2821-2822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01103]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12912]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler
Enrollment Program (STEP)
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State (the Department) 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 March
23, 2026.
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-2026-0067'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0bfb3a3a2959783b08384918495de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="49060a1a1b2c2e3a093a3d283d2c672e263f">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of
State, CA/OCS/MSU, SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1710. You
must include the DS form number (if
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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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#347b7767665153477447405540511a535b42"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2fdf1e1e0d7d5c1f2c1c6d3c6d79cd5ddc4">[email protected]</span></a>. or CA/OCS/MSU at SA-17,
10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1710.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
(STEP).
OMB Control Number: OMB Control No. 1405-0152.
Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens
Services (CA/OCS).
Form Number: DS-4024e, DS-4024.
Respondents: United States Citizens and U.S. non-citizen Nationals,
Third Country Nationals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,750,000.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,750,000.
Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 145,833 hours.
Frequency: On occasion.
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 Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) makes it possible for
U.S. nationals to enroll travel plans or simply subscribe to travel
messaging. In the event of an emergency, natural disaster, or
international crisis, U.S. embassies and consulates rely on this
information to provide enrollees with critical information and
assistance. The main legal authorities for use of this form are 22
U.S.C. 2715 and 22 U.S.C. 4802(b).
Methodology
All responses are received via electronic submission on the
internet. The service is available on the Department's Bureau of
Consular Affairs website <a href="https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step">https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step</a>. The paper
version of the form is not in use though we are seeking its
reactivation to coincide with third-party enrollment capability in
STEP's software.
Elizabeth M. Gracon,
Managing Director, Overseas Citizens Services, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-01103 Filed 1-21-26; 8:45 am]
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