[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 211 (Tuesday, November 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 67529]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28277]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7668]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-5513, 
Supplemental Questionnaire To Determine Entitlement 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 Entitlement 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-5513.
     Respondents: Individuals applying for a U.S. passport.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,010.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 5,010.
     Average Hours per Response: 85 Minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 7,098 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
January 3, 2012.

ADDRESSES:  You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): PPT Forms 
Officer, U.S. Department of State, 2100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 
3031, Washington, DC 20037.
     Fax: (202) 736-9202.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: PPT Forms Officer, U.S. 
Department of State, 2100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 3031, Washington, 
DC 20037.
    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, PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, 2100 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 3031, Washington, DC 20037, 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 establish 
entitlement for a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card. The information 
may also be used in connection with issuing other travel documents or 
evidence of citizenship, and in furtherance of the Secretary's 
responsibility for the protection of U.S. nationals abroad.
    Methodology:
    The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. 
Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and 
solicits information relating to the respondent's family and birth 
circumstances that is needed 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. 2011-28277 Filed 10-31-11; 8:45 am]
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