[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 226 (Monday, November 24, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 62659] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-30735] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 2647] Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/F/P); 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection; OF-230 I & II, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration 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. This process is conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted to OMB: Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/F/P). Title of Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. Frequency: On occasion. Form Number: OF-230. Respondents: Aliens. Estimated Number of Respondents: 750,000. Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour. Total Estimated Burden: 750,000. Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to--Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency functions. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Comments regarding the collection listed in this notice or requests for copies of the proposed collection and supporting documents should be directed to Charles S. Cunningham, Directives Management Branch, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, (202) 647-0596. Dated: October 31, 1997. Eliza McClenaghan, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 97-30735 Filed 11-21-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-06-M