[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47362-47363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18149]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11511]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services

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

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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 
October 25, 2021.

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 regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2021-0028'' in the search 
field, clicking the ``Comment Now'' button, and completing 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: Request for Overseas U.S. 
Citizen Vital Records Services.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: Department of State, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and 
Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO/CS).
     Form Number: DS-5542.
     Respondents: Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 16,846.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 16,846.
     Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 11,231 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 Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services is 
submitted to the Office of Record Services to request certified or 
authenticated copies of overseas U.S. citizen vital records such as 
Consular Reports of Birth/Death Abroad, Certificates of Witness to 
Marriage, and Panama Canal Zone documents pursuant to authorized 
requests. Requests for correction, amendment, or replacement of such 
vital records may be made using this form also.

Methodology

    A PDF fillable form will be available on the Department's website, 
travel.state.gov, where it can be printed for manual signature and 
submission. The Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records 
Services form may be submitted by mail to request certified or 
authenticated copies of overseas U.S. citizen vital records maintained 
by the Office of Record Services. Requests for correction, amendment, 
or replacement of such vital records may be made using this form also.

Amanda E. Jones,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-18149 Filed 8-23-21; 8:45 am]
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