[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 64 (Thursday, April 2, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 18631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06900]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11038]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit 
Regarding a Change of Name

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 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 
1, 2020.

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-2020-0004'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: PPT Forms Officer, 
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support, 44132 
Mercure Cir., P.O. Box 1199, Sterling, VA 20166-1199.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Affidavit Regarding a 
Change of Name.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0133.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Department of State, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and 
Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO/CR).
     Form Number: DS-60.
     Respondents: Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,592.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,592.
     Average Time Per Response: 40 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,728 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain 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

    The Affidavit Regarding a Change of Name is submitted in 
conjunction with an application for a U.S. passport. It is used by 
Passport Services to collect information for the purpose of 
establishing that a passport applicant has adopted a new name without 
formal court proceedings or by marriage and has publicly and 
exclusively used the adopted name over a period of time (at least five 
years).

Methodology

    When needed by an applicant for a passport, the Affidavit Regarding 
a Change of Name is either provided by the Department or downloaded 
from the Department's website at eforms.state.gov and completed by the 
affiant. It must be signed in the presence of a passport agent, 
passport acceptance agent, or notary public.

Zachary Parker,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 2020-06900 Filed 4-1-20; 8:45 am]
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