### 12903 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2012 / Notices

Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jacqueline White, Agency Clearance Officer, (202) 205–7044.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title: ‘‘8(a) Annual Update’’. Frequency: On Occasion. SBA Form Number: 1450. Description of Respondents: Firms that are currently certified as Participant firms in the 8(a) Business Development program and are owned by one of the following entities: Tribe, Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), or Community Development Corporation (CDC).

Responses: 360. Annual Burden: 540.
Curtis Rich, Acting Chief, Administrative Information Branch. [FR Doc. 2012–5041 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**
**[Public Notice 7822]**
**60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–158, Contact**  **Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant** 

**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: Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0144.

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

• Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.

• Form Number: DS–158.

• Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.

• Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.

• Total Estimated Burden: 10,000.

• Frequency: One time per visa application.

• Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. **DATES :**  The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from March 2, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• Web: Persons with access to the Internet may view and comment on this notice by going to the Federal regulations Web site at: www.regulations.gov. You can search for the document by: selecting ‘‘Notice’’ under Document Type, entering the Public Notice number as the ‘‘Keyword or ID’’, checking the ‘‘Open for Comment’’ box, and then click ‘‘Search’’. If necessary, use the ‘‘Narrow by Agency’’ option on the Results page.

• Mail (paper, or CD submissions): Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services DS–158, 2401 E Street NW., Washington DC 20520– 0160.

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 Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., L–603, Washington, DC 20520–0106, who may be reached on (202) 663–3721.

**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: 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: Applicants may fill out the DS–158 online or print the page and fill it out by hand, and submit it in person at the time of interview. Dated: February 22, 2012. David T. Donahue, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–5125 Filed 3–1–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**
**[Public Notice 7546]**
**Suggestions for Environmental Cooperation Pursuant to the United**  **States-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement** 

**ACTION :**  Notice of preparation of the 2012–2014 U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Work Program and request for comments.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department invites the public, including NGOs, educational institutions, private sector enterprises and other interested persons, to submit written comments or suggestions regarding items for inclusion in a new work program for implementing the U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement, which was signed on June 17, 2003. We encourage submitters to refer to: (1) The U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement; (2) the U.S.-Chile 2009–2011 Work Program for Environmental Cooperation; (3) Chapter 19 (Environment) of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement; and (4) the Environmental Review of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. These documents are available at http:// www.state.gov/e/oes/env/trade/chile/ index.htm.

**DATES :**  To be assured of timely consideration, all written comments or suggestions are requested no later than March 23, 2012.
**ADDRESSES :**  Written comments or suggestions should be emailed (SlocumRB@state.gov ) or faxed ((202) 647–5947) to Rebecca Slocum, Office of Environmental Policy, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, with the subject line ‘‘U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Work Program.’’ If you have access to the Internet you can view and comment on this notice by going to: http:// www.regulations.gov/#!home.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Rebecca Slocum, telephone (202) 647– 4828.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The United States and Chile established the U.S.-Chile Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation (the Commission) when they signed the U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation