[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 208 (Monday, November 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60327-60328]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23726]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11404]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: MyTravelGov

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 
January 3, 2022.

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-2021-0033'' in the search 
field, clicking the ``Comment Now'' button, and completing the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: CA/EX Special 
Assistant, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office 
of the Executive Director, SA-17, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1707.
    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: MyTravelGov.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: Department of State, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Office of Public and Congressional Affairs (CA/P).
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,128,741.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,128,741.
     Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 344,062 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

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     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

    MyTravelGov is an electronic account creation and validation 
portal. U.S. citizens interested in submitting electronic applications 
for consular benefits vice submission of a paper application will need 
to create a unique account through MyTravelGov in order to ensure 
secure electronic transmission of personally identifiable information 
to the Department. The information collected will also be used by 
servers to validate subsequent logons to the account or attempts to 
reset the account password to ensure the security and integrity of 
accounts.

Methodology

    Information is collected when an individual logs on to the 
MyTravelGov web portal and elects to create an account.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-23726 Filed 10-29-21; 8:45 am]
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