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[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 12, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 60695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22855]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4857]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3035, J Visa 
Waiver Recommendation Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0135

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: J Visa Waiver 
Recommendation Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0135.
     Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO.
     Form Number: DS-3035.
     Respondents: All J visa waiver applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000 per year.
     Average Hours Per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden: 20,000 hours per year.
     Frequency: Once per respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a 
benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from October 12, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Brendan 
Mullarkey at the Department of State, Visa Office, who may be reached 
on 202-663-1166. You may submit comments by any of the following 
methods:
     E-mail: [email protected]. You must include the DS 
form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB 
control number in the subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Department of 
State, Visa Office, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522-0106.
     Fax: 202-663-3897.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, to Brendan Mullarkey of the Office of Visa 
Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E St., NW., L-703, Washington, 
DC 20522, who may be reached at 202-663-1166 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of 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, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.
    Abstract of Proposed Collection: The form collects information from 
aliens applying for a waiver of the two-year residency requirement 
prescribed by INA Section 212(e).
    Methodology: Form DS-3035 will be mailed to the Waiver Review 
Division of the State Department's Visa Office.

    Dated: September 27, 2004.
Stephen A. Edson,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 04-22855 Filed 10-8-04; 8:45 am]
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