[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 81 (Friday, April 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24782-24783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09964]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8295]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
a U.S. Passport: Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport 
Book Replacement

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
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 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to June 
25, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice 8295'' in the Search bar. If necessary, use 
the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, 2100 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3030, Washington, DC 20037.
     Fax: (202) 663-2410.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: PPT Forms Officer, U.S. 
Department of State, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3030, 
Washington, DC 20037.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the 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 collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, 
2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3030, Washington, DC 20037 who may 
be reached on (202) 663-2457 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Application for a U.S. 
Passport: Name

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Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0160.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support, Program 
Coordination Division (CA/PPT/PMO/PC).
     Form Number: DS-5504.
     Respondents: Individuals or Households.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 114,637 respondents per 
year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 114,637 responses per year.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes or 0.5 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 57,319 hours per year.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 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

    Under 22 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 211a et seq. and 
Executive Order 11295 (August 5, 1966), the Secretary of State has 
authority to issue U.S. passports to U.S. citizens and non-citizen 
nationals. When the bearer of a valid U.S. passport applies for a new 
passport book and/or passport card with corrected personal data or when 
the bearer of a limited validity passport applies for a fully-valid 
replacement passport, the Department must confirm the applicant's 
identity and eligibility to receive passport services before the 
Department can issue the corrected or replacement passport to the 
applicant. Form DS-5504 requests information that is necessary to 
determine whether the applicant is eligible to receive this service in 
accordance with the requirements of Title III of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (INA) (U.S.C. sections 1402-1504), the regulations at 
22 CFR parts 50 and 51, and other applicable treaties and laws.

Methodology

    Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-
citizen nationals when they complete and submit the Application for a 
U.S. Passport: Name Change, Data Correction, And Limited Passport Book 
Replacement. Passport applicants can either download the DS-5504 from 
the Internet or obtain one from an Acceptance Facility/Passport Agency. 
The form must be completed, signed, and submitted along with the 
applicant's valid U.S. passport and supporting documents for corrective 
action.

Additional Information

    In addition to general format changes, the following content 
changes have been made to the form:
     Page 3 Instructions--At the bottom of the page, a new 
section was added with the heading:
    ``Special Notice to U.S. Passport Card Applicants Only''.
    The section text follows:
    ``The maximum number of letters provided for your given name (first 
and middle) on the U.S. passport card is 24 characters. The 24 
characters may be shortened due to printing restrictions. If both your 
given names are more than 24 characters, you must shorten one of your 
given names you list on item 1 of this form''.
     Page 1 Form--In the photograph box, the words ``Submit a 
recent color photograph'' have been replaced with ``Attach a color 
photograph taken within the last six months''.
     Page 1 Form--In the first signature block, ``Applicant's 
Signature--age 16 and older'', the word ``Legal'' has been added before 
``Signature''.
     Page 1 Form--The second signature block ``Parent's/Legal 
Guardian's Signature'' has been revised to now read ``Mother/Father/
Parent/Legal Guardian's Signature (if identifying minor)''.
     Page 2 Form--Line Item 19, Travel Plans: The words ``Date 
of Trip'' have been replaced with ``Departure Date'', and the words 
``Duration of Trip'' have been replaced with ``Return Date''.
     Page 2 Form--Under the Yes and No blocks in the last 
section, the statement:
    ``If yes, please submit evidence of your United States citizenship 
and/or evidence of your identity.'' has been replaced by: ``If yes, 
please submit evidence of your United States citizenship (such as a 
government birth certificate) and/or evidence of your identity (such as 
a driver's license or a state issued identification (ID) card).''
    The Department estimates that these changes will not result in an 
increase in the current burden time of 30 minutes.

    Dated: April 26, 2013.
Brenda S. Sprague,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-09964 Filed 4-25-13; 8:45 am]
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