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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 207 (Thursday, October 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65244-65245]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26306]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8072]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Smart Traveler 
Enrollment Program

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. 
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 
December 24, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice '' in the 
Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the 
Results page.
     Email: mailto:Ask-OCS-L-Public-Inquiries@state.gov.
     Mail: (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. 
Department of State, CA/OCS/L, SA-29, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-
3202
     Fax: 202-736-9111
     Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, CA/
OCSL 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-3202.
    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 Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/L), U.S. Department of State, SA-29, 
4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-3202, who may be reached at mailto: 
Ask-OCS-L-Public-Inquiries@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Smart Traveler Enrollment 
Program (STEP)
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0152
     Type of Request: Extension
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS)
     Form Number: DS-4024, DS-4024e
     Respondents: United States Citizens and Nationals
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 988,292
     Estimated Number of Responses: 988,292
     Average Hours per Response: 20 minutes
     Total Estimated Burden: 329,430 hours
     Frequency: On Occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.

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     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.
     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 
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 STEP makes it possible for 
U.S. nationals to register on-line from anywhere in the world. In the 
event of a family emergency, natural disaster or international crisis, 
U.S. embassies and consulates rely on this registration information to 
provide critical information and assistance to them. Statute 22 U.S.C. 
2715 is one of the main legal authorities that deem the usage of this 
form necessary.
    Methodology: 99% of responses are received via electronic 
submission on the Internet. The service is available on the Department 
of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Web site http://travel.state.gov 
at https://step.state.gov/step/. The paper version of the collection 
permits respondents who do not have Internet access to provide the 
information to the U.S. embassy or consulate by fax, mail or in person.

    Dated: October 2, 2012.
 Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens 
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-26306 Filed 10-24-12; 8:45 am]
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