2019-20910. 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals  

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    ACTION:

    Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information.

    SUMMARY:

    The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.

    DATES:

    Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to October 28, 2019.

    ADDRESSES:

    Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods:

    • Email: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in the subject line of your message.
    • Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State.
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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    • Title of Information Collection: U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals.
    • OMB Control Number: 1405-0020.
    • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection.
    • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services (CA/PPT).
    • Form Number: DS-0082.
    • Respondents: Individuals or Households.
    • Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,451,667.
    • Estimated Number of Responses: 6,451,667.
    • Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
    • Total Estimated Burden Time: 4,301,111 hours per year.
    • Frequency: On occasion.
    • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.

    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.
    • 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 U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals (Form DS-82) is used by eligible citizens and non-citizen nationals (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “nationals”) of the United States who need to renew their current or recently-expired U.S. passport (a travel document attesting to one's identity and U.S. nationality).

    Methodology

    Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-citizen nationals when they complete and submit the DS-82, “U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals.” Passport applicants can either download the DS-82 from the internet or obtain the form from an Acceptance Facility/Passport Agency. The form must be completed, signed, and be submitted by mail (or in person at Passport Agencies domestically or embassies/consulates overseas).

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    Barry J. Conway,

    Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services.

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    [FR Doc. 2019-20910 Filed 9-25-19; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4710-06-P

Document Information

Published:
09/26/2019
Department:
State Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information.
Document Number:
2019-20910
Dates:
Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to October 28, 2019.
Pages:
50877-50877 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Public Notice 10880
PDF File:
2019-20910.Pdf
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