[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 53212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22911]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4471]


Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizen Services, Office of Children's 
Issues; 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-3077, 
The Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program; OMB Control Number 
1405-XXXX

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 to be 
submitted to OMB:
    Type of Request: New Collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizen 
Services, Office of Children's Issues, CA/OCS/CI.
    Title of Information Collection: The Children's Passport Issuance 
Alert Progam.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Form Number: DS-3077.
    Respondents: Concerned U.S. parents, or their agents, who believe 
their child may be abducted.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2400/year.
    Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes.
    Total Estimated Burden: 1200 hours/year.
    Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to:
    [sbull] Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency.
    [sbull] Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
    [sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
    [sbull] 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: Public comments, or requests for 
additional information, regarding the collection listed in this notice 
should be directed to Sandra McNeilly, CA/OCS/CI, U.S. Department of 
State, Washington, DC 20520-4818, who may be reached on (202) 312-9710.

    Dated: August 8, 2003.
Dianne M. Andruch,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 03-22911 Filed 9-8-03; 8:45 am]
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