[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68041-68042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26008]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11584]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Authentication Service in the United States

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

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
December 30, 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 information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function. You must include the 
DS form number (DS-4194), information collection title, and the OMB 
control number in any correspondence (if applicable). 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 [email protected]. You 
must include the DS form number (DS-4194) and information collection 
title.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Request for 
Authentications Service DS-4194.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: Existing Information Collection Request 
without OMB Control Number.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support (CA/PPT/
S/PMO).
     Form Number: DS-4194.
     Respondents: This information collection will be used by 
members of the public who wish to authenticate a document in the United 
States.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 47,094.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 47,094.

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     Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 7,849 hours.
     Frequency: Information is requested only when an applicant 
submits the form to obtain a benefit.
     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 form created by this information collection (DS-4194) will be 
used to request authentications services from the Authentications 
Office of the U.S. Department of State in the United States. In 
accordance with 22 CFR part 131, the Office of Authentications provides 
authentication services for federal public documents that will be used 
overseas. These services support individuals, commercial organizations, 
institutions, and federal and state government agencies seeking to use 
certain documents abroad.

Methodology

    The form will be downloaded from http://eforms.state.gov. After 
completion, the form may be submitted by mail or hand-delivery.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-26008 Filed 11-29-21; 8:45 am]
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