### 40693 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 132 / Tuesday, July 10, 2012 / Notices

• Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform our functions.

• Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.

• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

• Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond. Abstract of Proposed Collection

This form collects contact information, current employment information, and previous work experience information from aliens applying for nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States. The information collected is necessary to determine eligibility for certain visa classifications. Methodology

If the DS–160 is inaccessible, applicants can go online and complete the DS–158, print it out, and submit it along with the DS–156. If applicants are requested to submit the DS–158 after the submission of the DS–160, applicants are then required to either fill out the form by hand or online, print the form and submit in person at the time of the scheduled interview.

Dated: June 28, 2012. Edward Ramatowski, Managing Director, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–16848 Filed 7–9–12; 8:45 am]
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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7948]**  **30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–5506, Local U.S. Citizen**  **Skills/Resources Survey**

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

• Title of Information Collection: Local U.S. Citizen Skills/Resources Survey.

• OMB Control Number: OMB No. 1405–0188.

• Type of Request: Revision.

• Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS).

• Form Number: DS–5506. • Respondents: United States Citizens.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,400.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 2,400.

• Average Hours per Response: 15 minutes.

• Total Estimated Burden: 600 hours.

• Frequency: On Occasion.

• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
**DATES :**  Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from July 10, 2012.
**ADDRESSES :**  Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods:

• Email: oira

_submission@omb.eop. gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message.

• Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/L), U.S. Department of State, SA–29, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20520 at Ask-OCS-LPublic-Inquiries@state.gov.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

• Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary to properly perform our functions.

• Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.

• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

• Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond. Abstract of Proposed Collection

The Local U.S. Citizen Skills/ Resources Survey is a systematic method of gathering information about skills and resources from U.S. citizensthat will assist in improving the wellbeing of other U.S. citizens affected or potentially affected by a crisis. Methodology

This information collection can be completed by the respondent electronically or manually. The information collection will be collected on-site, by mail, fax, and email. Dated: June 27, 2012. Michelle Bernier-Toth, Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–16850 Filed 7–9–12; 8:45 am]
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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**
**[Public Notice 7949] Bureau of Political-Military Affairs:**  **Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress of**  **Proposed Commercial Export Licenses**

**SUMMARY :**  Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).

**DATES :**  Effective Date: As shown on each of the 37 letters.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Robert S. Kovac, Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State (202) 663–2861.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register when they are transmitted to Congress or as soon thereafter as practicable. April 27, 2012 (Transmittal Number 11–024) The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of

the House of Representatives. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed amendment to a technical assistance agreement for the manufacture and the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more. The transaction described in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to France, Italy, Belgium and Spain for the design, manufacture and delivery of Satellite Subsystems On-Board Processors for the Iridium NEXT program. The United States Government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations. This notification should not be interpreted as the Department’s conclusion that the applicant or any manufacturer, supplier or vendor or other entity related to it has not violated any of the statutes enumerated at 22 U.S.C. 2778(g) with respect to this or other related transactions.