[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39823-39824]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15834]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8267]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Determination of Possible Loss of United States Citizenship

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. 
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.

DATE(S):  The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
September 3, 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 '' in the 
Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the 
Results page.
     Email: mailto:[email protected].
     Mail: (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. 
Department of State, CA/OCS/L, SA-29, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-
3202
     Fax: 202-736-9111
     Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, CA/
OCS/L, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-3202.
    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, to Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/L), U.S. Department of State, SA-29, 
4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037-3202, who may be reached at mailto: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Information Collection: Request for Determination of 
Possible Loss of United States Citizenship.
     Title of Information Collection: Request for Determination 
of Possible Loss of United States Citizenship
     OMB Control Number: No.1405-0178
     Type of Request: Extend
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS)
     Form Number: DS-4079
     Respondents: United States Citizens
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,729
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,729
     Average Hours per Response: 15 minutes
     Total Estimated Burden: 432 hours
     Frequency: On Occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain 
benefits
    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:
    The purpose of the DS-4079 questionnaire is to determine current 
citizenship status and the possibility of loss of United States 
citizenship. The information provided assists consular officers and the 
Department of State in determining if the U.S. citizen has lost his or 
her nationality by voluntarily performing an expatriating act with the 
intention of relinquishing United States nationality. 8 U.S.C. 1501 
grants authority to collect the information on the DS-4079.
    Methodology:
    The Bureau of Consular Affairs will post this form on Department of 
State Web sites to give respondents the opportunity to complete the 
form online, or print the form and fill it out manually and submit the 
form in person or by fax or mail.


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    Dated: June 4, 2013.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens 
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-15834 Filed 7-1-13; 8:45 am]
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