[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 240 (Friday, December 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64424-64425]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-27100]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10618]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of 
America

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 
February 12, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS 2018-0056'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of 
State, CA/OCS/PMO, SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1710.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

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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 Rivers at SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington, 
DC 20522-1710, who may be reached on 202-485-6332 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Application for Consular 
Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0011.
     Type of Request: Extension.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
     Form Number: DS-2029.
     Respondents: United States Citizens and Nationals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 73,647.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 73,647.
     Average Time per Response: 20 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 24,549 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    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 DS-2029, Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a 
Citizen of the United States of America, is used by citizens of the 
United States to report the birth of a child while overseas. The 
information collected on this form will be used to certify the 
acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth of a person born abroad. 22 
CFR 50.5-50.7 are important legal authorities that permit the 
Department to use this form.

Methodology

    An application for a Consular Report of Birth is normally made in 
the consular district in which the birth occurred. The parent 
respondents will complete the form and present it to a United States 
Consulate or Embassy, who will examine the documentation and enter the 
information provided into the Department of State American Citizen 
Services (ACS) electronic database.

Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-27100 Filed 12-13-18; 8:45 am]
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