[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 20, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51265-51266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20316]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8425]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
Additional Visa Pages or Miscellaneous Passport Services

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to September 19, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

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 U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and 
Operational Support, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520, who may 
be reached on (202) 485-6510 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Application for 
Additional Visa Pages or Miscellaneous Passport Services.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0159.
     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/S/PMO/PC).
     Form Number: DS-4085.
     Respondents: Individuals or Households.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 68,559 respondents per 
year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 68,559 responses per year.
     Average Time per Response: 20 minutes per response.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 22,853 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 the 
addition of visa pages to that passport, the Department must confirm 
the applicant's identity and eligibility to receive passport services 
before the Department can return the passport to the applicant with 
additional visa pages. Form DS-4085 requests information that is 
necessary to determine whether the applicant is eligible to receive 
passport services 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 
authorities.
    Methodology:
    Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-
citizen

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nationals when they complete and submit the Application for Additional 
Visa Pages or Miscellaneous Passport Services. Passport applicants can 
either download the DS-4085 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.
    The Department estimates that these changes will not result in an 
increase in the current burden time of 20 minutes.

     Dated: August 8, 2013.
Brenda S. Sprague,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-20316 Filed 8-19-13; 8:45 am]
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