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photograph, such as a driver’s license. Persons lacking identification documents sufficient to establish their identity must certify in writing that they are the person they claim to be and that they understand that the knowing and willful request for, or acquisition of, a record pertaining to another person under false pretenses is a criminal offense.

Persons requesting notification by telephone must verify their identity by providing identifying information that parallels the information in the record to which notification is being requested. If we determine that the identifying information the person provides by telephone is insufficient, the person will be required to submit a request in writing or in person. If a person requests information by telephone on behalf of another person, the subject person must be on the telephone with the requesting person and us in the same telephone call. We will establish the subject person’s identity (his or her name, SSN, address, date of birth, and place of birth, along with one other piece of information, such as mother’s maiden name) and ask for his or her consent to provide information to the requesting person. These procedures are in accordance with our regulations (20 CFR 401.40 and 401.45).

**RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES :** 

Same as notification procedures. Requesters also should reasonably specify the record contents they are seeking. These procedures are in accordance with our regulations (20 CFR 401.40(c)).

**CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES :** 

Same as notification procedures. Requesters also should reasonably identify the record, specify the information they are contesting, and state the corrective action sought and the reasons for the correction with supporting justification showing how the record is incomplete, untimely, inaccurate, or irrelevant. These procedures are in accordance with our regulations (20 CFR 401.65(a)).

**RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES :** 

We obtain information covered by this system of records from existing records we maintain (e.g., the Claims Folder System, 60–0089), which contain information relating to the representation of claimants before us.

**EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM :** 

None. [FR Doc. 2010–10668 Filed 5–7–10; 8:45 am]
**BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF STATE**  **[Public Notice 6992; OMB Control Number 1405–0091]**  **60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS–117, Application**  **To Determine Returning Resident Status** 

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public comments.

**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: Application to Determine Returning Resident Status.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0091.

• Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.

• Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State (CA/VO).

• Form Number: DS–117.

• Respondents: Aliens applying for special immigrant classification as a returning resident.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 875 per year.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 875.

• Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.

• Total Estimated Burden: 438 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 May 10, 2010. **ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject line must read DS–117 Reauthorization).

• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS– 0117 Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520–30106.

• Fax: (202) 663–3898. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and 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 information collection and supporting documents, to Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 663–2951. **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: Form DS–117 is used by consular officers to determine the eligibility of an alien applicant for special immigrant status as a returning resident.

Methodology: Information will be collected by mail.

Dated: April 19, 2010. Edward J. Ramotowski, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–11020 Filed 5–7–10; 8:45 am]
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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 6991] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information**  **Collection: Form DS–156K, Nonimmigrant Fiance**  ** ́ (e) Visa**  **Application, OMB Control Number 1405–0096** 

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public comments.

**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: Nonimmigrant Fiance  ́ (e) Visa Application.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0096.

• Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.


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• Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State (CA/VO).

• Form Number: DS–156K.

• Respondents: Aliens applying for a nonimmigrant visa to enter the U.S. as the fiance  ́ (e) of a U.S. citizen.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 35,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 35,000.

• Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.

• Total Estimated Burden: 35,000 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 May 10, 2010. **ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject line must read DS–156K Reauthorization).

• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS– 156K Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520.

• Fax: (202) 663–3898. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and 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 information collection and supporting documents, to Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 663–2951. **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: Form DS–156K is used by consular officers to determine the eligibility of an alien applicant for a non-immigrant fiance  ́ (e) visa.

Methodology: The DS–156K is submitted to consular posts abroad.

Dated: April 19, 2010. Edward J. Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acting Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–11022 Filed 5–7–10; 8:45 am]
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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6994]**  **60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–1648, Application for A,**  **G, or NATO Visa, OMB No. 1405–0100**

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public comments.
**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: Application for A, G, or NATO Visa.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0100.

• Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.

• Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services.

• Form Number: DS–1648.

• Respondents: All applicants for A, G, or NATO visas reauthorizations, excluding A–3, G–5 and NATO–7 applicants.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 30,000.

• Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.

• Total Estimated Burden: 15,000 hours.

• Frequency: Once per application.

• Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefit. **DATES :**  The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from May 10, 2010. **ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (the subject line of the e-mail must be DS– 1648).

• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS– 1648 Reauthorization, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520–30106. • Fax: (202) 663–3898. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and 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 information collection and supporting documents, to Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 663–2951. **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 Department of State uses Form DS–1648 to elicit information from applicants for a renewal of A, G, or NATO visas, exluding A–3, G–5 and NATO–7 applicants. An estimated 30,000 renewal applications are filed each year.

Methodology: The DS–1648 will be submitted electronically to the Department via the internet. The applicant will be instructed to print a confirmation page containing a bar coded record locator, which will be scanned at the time of processing.

Dated: April 19, 2010. Edward J. Ramotowksi, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–11006 Filed 5–7–10; 8:45 am]
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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**
**[Public Notice 6993] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information**  **Collection: DS–156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application,**  **OMB Control Number 1405–0101**

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public comments.