[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 211 (Tuesday, November 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67528-67529]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28272]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7669]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-5520, 
Supplemental Questionnaire To Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport, 
1405-XXXX

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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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. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental 
Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport
     OMB Control Number: None
     Type of Request: Existing Collection in Use Without an OMB 
Control Number
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services, Office of Project Management and Operational Support, Program 
Coordination (CA/PPT/PMO/PC)
     Form Number: DS-5520
     Respondents: Individuals applying for a U.S. passport
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 69,011
     Estimated Number of Responses: 69,011
     Average Hours per Response: 45 Minutes
     Total Estimated Burden: 51,758 hours
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation To Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from November 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Email: [email protected]
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Passport 
Services, Passport Forms Management and Officer, U.S. Department of 
State, Office of Program Management and Operational Support, 2201 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20520
     Fax: (202) 736-9202
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Passport Services, Passport 
Forms Management and Officer, U.S. Department of State, Office of 
Program Management and Operational Support, 2201 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20520.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, Passport Services, Passport Forms Management and 
Officer, U.S. Department of State, Office of Program Management and 
Operational Support, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520, who may 
be reached on (202) 663-2457 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection:
    The primary purpose for soliciting this information is to validate 
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identity claim for a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card in the narrow 
category of cases in which the evidence presented by an applicant is 
insufficient to establish identity. The information may also be used in 
adjudicating applications for other travel documents and services, and 
in connection with law enforcement, fraud prevention, border security, 
counterterrorism, litigation activities, and administrative purposes.
    Methodology:
    The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. 
Passport is intended to verify the respondent's identity for purposes 
of determining eligibility for a U.S. passport. This form is used to 
supplement an existing passport application and solicits information 
relating to the respondent's employment and residences that is needed 
to corroborate an applicant's identity claim prior to passport 
issuance.

    Dated: October 6, 2011.
Brenda S. Sprague,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2011-28272 Filed 10-31-11; 8:45 am]
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