[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 68041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26011]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11588]


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

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. 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 and information collection title.

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 Management 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 Management. Requests for correction, amendment, 
or replacement of such vital records may be made using this form also.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-26011 Filed 11-29-21; 8:45 am]
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