97-22386. Bureau of Consular Affairs; Information Collection Under Review  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 163 (Friday, August 22, 1997)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 44742-44743]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-22386]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF STATE
    
    [Public Notice 2585]
    
    
    Bureau of Consular Affairs; Information Collection Under Review
    
        Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is being sought for 
    the information collections listed below. The purpose of this notice is 
    to allow 60 days for public comments from the date listed at the top of 
    this page in the Federal Register. This process is conducted in 
    accordance with 5 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 1320.10. 1.
    
    SUMMARY: The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/PPT/FC) is requesting of 
    OMB reinstatement of form DSP-11 (Application for Passport/
    Registration) which is used to establish the applicant's citizenship 
    and identity and for Passport Services to determine entitlement to the 
    issuance of a U.S. passport. The information solicited is used in 
    administering responsibilities of the Department under 22 U.S.C. 211a-
    217a, and E.O. 11295, 26 U.S.C., 6039E, and regulations promulgated 
    thereunder.
        The following summarizes the information collection proposal 
    submitted to OMB:
    
    Type of request--Reinstatement, of a previously approved collection for 
    which approval has expired.
    Originating office--The Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    Title of information collection--Application for Passport/Registration.
    Frequency--On occasion.
    Form No.--DSP-11.
    Respondents--Citizens and Nationals of the United States who are 
    applying for registration as a U.S. citizen abroad.
    Estimated number of respondents--4,400,000.
    
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    Average hours per response--20 minutes.
    Total estimated burden hours--1,466,666.6 hours.
    
    SUMMARY: The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/PPT/FC) is requesting of 
    OMB reinstatement of form DSP-82 (Application for Passport by Mail). 
    The DSP-82 is used to establish the applicant's citizenship and 
    identity and for Passport Services to determine entitlement to the 
    issuance of a U.S. passport. The information solicited is used in 
    administering responsibilities of the Department under 22 U.S.C. 211a-
    217a, and E.O. 11295, 26 U.S.C., 6039E, and regulations promulgated 
    thereunder.
        The following summarizes the information collection proposal 
    submitted to OMB:
    
     Type of request--Reinstatement, of a previously approved collection 
    for which approval has expired.
    Originating office--The Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    Title of information collection--Application for Passport by Mail.
    Frequency--On occasion.
    Form No.--DSP-82.
    Respondents--Individuals who are eligible to apply for a United States 
    passport by mail.
    Estimated number of respondents--1,700,000.
    Average hours per response--15 minutes.
    Total estimated burden hours--425,000.
    
        The following summarizes the information collection proposal 
    submitted to OMB:
    
    Type of request--Reinstatement, of a previously approved collection for 
    which approval has expired.
    Originating office--The Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    
        Title of information collection--Affidavit of Identifying Witness:
    
    Frequency--On occasion.
    Form No.--DSP-71.
    Respondents--Citizens of the United States.
    Estimated number of Respondents--88,000.
    Average hours per response--5 minutes.
    Total estimated burden hours--7,333.
    
    44 U.S.C. 3405(h) does not apply.
    
        Comments are being solicited on the need for the information, its 
    practical utility, the accuracy of the Agency's burden estimate, and on 
    ways to minimize the reporting burden, including automated collection 
    techniques and uses of other forms of technology.
    
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Copies of the proposed forms and 
    supporting documents may be obtained from Charles S. Cunningham (202) 
    647-0596. Comments and questions should be directed to (OMB) Victoria 
    Wassmer (202) 395-5871.
    
        Dated: August 11, 1997.
    Gary N. Galloway,
    Acting Chief Information Officer.
    [FR Doc. 97-22386 Filed 8-21-97; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
08/22/1997
Department:
State Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
97-22386
Pages:
44742-44743 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Public Notice 2585
PDF File:
97-22386.pdf