[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 206 (Thursday, October 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 63560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25017]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8504]


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

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 November 25, 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 Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/L), U.S. Department of State, SA-17, 
10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1707, who may be reached at mailto: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
 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 this information.
    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.

    Dated: October 1, 2013.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens 
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-25017 Filed 10-23-13; 8:45 am]
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