[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40331-40332]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14367]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11777]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of 
Identifying Witness

AGENCY: Department of State.

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 August 
5, 2022.

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-0071), 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-0071) and information collection 
title.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying 
Witness.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0088.
     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-0071.
     Respondents: Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 32,260.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 32,260.
     Average Hours Per Response: 5 min.
     Total Estimated Time Burden: 2,688 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 performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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 
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 Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction 
with an application for a U.S. passport. It is used by Passport Agents, 
Passport Acceptance Agents, and Consular Officers to collect 
information for the purpose of establishing the identity of the 
applicant. This affidavit is

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completed by the identifying witness when the applicant is unable to 
establish their identity to the satisfaction of a person authorized to 
accept passport applications.

Methodology

    The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction 
with an application for a U.S. passport. Due to legislative mandates, 
Form DS-0071 is only available at acceptance facilities, passport 
agencies, and U.S. embassies and consulates. This form must be 
completed and signed in the presence of an authorized Passport Agent, 
Passport Acceptance Agent, or Consular Officer.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-14367 Filed 7-5-22; 8:45 am]
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