[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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