Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

OMB Control No: 1405-0152	ICR Reference No: 202604-1405-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202509-1405-005
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/24/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	2,760,389	1,010,389
Time Burden (Hours)	482,629	336,796
Cost Burden (Dollars)	69,827	25,559

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Abstract: This is an on line Internet Based system to permit U.S. citizens residing or traveling aboard to register their destination and emergency contacts with the Department of State. This wll permit the Department and our Embassies and Consulates abroad to communicate with U.S. citizens during periods of crisis or disaster, and provide emergency assistance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2715 Name of Law: Procedures regarding major disasters and incidents abroad affecting United States citizens    US Code: 22 USC 4802(b) Name of Law: Responsibility of the Secretary of State

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 12912	01/22/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 12991	04/10/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) DS-4024 Smart Traveler Emrollment Program Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) DS-4024, DS-4024e Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) ,   Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) electronic version screenshots

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,760,389	1,010,389	0	739,611	1,010,389	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	482,629	336,796	0	-190,963	336,796	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	69,827	25,559	0	18,709	25,559	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The DS-4024 takes five minutes to complete. Therefore, the annual burden is calculated at 145,833 (1,750,000 respondents x 5 mins./60 mins. = 145,833 hrs.). The frequency of response is “on occasion.” The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA), Overseas Citizens Services (OCS) received two different analytics studies on time burden from CA’s Office of Public and Congressional Affairs (CA/P).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,367,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Monica Gaw 202 736-9107 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 04/24/2026

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