[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40225-40226]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15917]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11468]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Law Enforcement 
Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Photographic Identification Card 
Application

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 up to August 26, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional

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information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Elizabeth Twerdahl, 1801 N Lynn Street, 
Arlington, VA 22209], who may be reached on 571-345-2187 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: LEOSA Photographic 
Identification Card Application.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: Diplomatic Security, Domestic 
Operations Directorate (DS/DO).
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: Current and former Diplomatic Security 
Service special agents.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 70.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 70.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 70 hours.
     Frequency: Once per application.
     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

    This information is being collected in response to the Department's 
requirements under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 
(LEOSA), as amended and codified at 18 U.S.C. 926C, which exempts a 
``qualified retired law enforcement officer'' carrying a LEOSA 
photographic identification card from most state and local laws 
prohibiting the carriage of concealed firearms, subject to certain 
restrictions and exceptions.

Methodology

    Applicants will download the application form from the Department's 
public website, fill it out either electronically or by hand, and 
submit via email or mail.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-15917 Filed 7-26-21; 8:45 am]
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