[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 172 (Thursday, September 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50586-50587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18829]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11519]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement 
Regarding a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card

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 30 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
October 12, 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/

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PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting 
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using 
the search function.
    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 Passport Forms 
Officer; at [email protected]. You must include the DS form 
number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB 
control number in the email subject line. Regular mail option has been 
suspended to centralize receiving and addressing all requests in a 
timely manner.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Statement Regarding a 
Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport Book and/or Card.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0014.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support (CA/PPT/
S/PMO).
     Form Number: DS-64.
     Respondents: Individuals or Households.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 529,122.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 529,122.
     Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 44,094 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 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 Secretary of State is authorized to issue U.S. passports under 
22 U.S.C. 211a et seq., 8 U.S.C. 1104, and Executive Order 11295 
(August 5, 1966). Department regulations provide that individuals whose 
valid or potentially valid U.S. passports were lost or stolen must 
report the lost or stolen passport to the Department of State before 
receiving a new passport so that the lost or stolen passport can be 
invalidated (22 CFR parts 50 and 51). The Enhanced Border Security and 
Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 (8 U.S.C. 1737) requires the Department 
of State to collect accurate information on lost or stolen U.S. 
passports and to enter that information into a data system. Form DS-64 
collects information identifying the person who held the valid lost or 
stolen passport and describing the circumstances under which the 
passport was lost or stolen. As required by the cited authorities, we 
use the information collected to accurately identify the passport that 
must be invalidated and to make a record of the circumstances 
surrounding the lost or stolen passport.

Methodology

    Passport bearers may submit their form electronically on 
www.travel.state.gov or call the National Passport Information Center 
at 1-877-487-2778. A person may also download the form from the 
internet or obtain one at any passport agency or acceptance facility.

Amanda E. Jones,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-18829 Filed 9-8-21; 8:45 am]
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