[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46359-46360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15307]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12128]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Questionnaire--
Loss of United States Nationality

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.

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DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
September 18, 2023.

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 www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2023-0022'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Send written 
comments to U.S. Department of State, CA/OCS/MSU, SA-17, 10th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20522-1710.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 Clifton Oliphant at SA-17, 10th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20522-1710, who may be reached on 202-485-6040 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Questionnaire--Loss of 
United States Nationality.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0178.
     Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
     Form Number: DS-4079.
     Respondents: United States citizens.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,850.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,850.
     Average Time per Response: 43 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,475 hours.
     Frequency: Variable by country.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary, but if not completed, 
will not be eligible to request a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of 
the United States.
    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 purpose of the information requested on the DS-4079, 
``Questionnaire--Loss of Nationality,'' is to assist the Department of 
State in determining whether a U.S. citizen who requests a Certificate 
of Loss of Nationality of the United States under Immigration and 
Nationality Act (INA) section 349(a)(1)-(5) (8 U.S.C. 1481) has 
relinquished United States nationality by performing a potentially 
expatriating act voluntarily and with the intention of relinquishing 
United States nationality. INA section 104 (8 U.S.C. 1104) and INA 
section 358 (8 U.S.C. 1501) authorize the Department of State to 
collect this information.

Methodology

    The Bureau of Consular Affairs will post this form on Department of 
State websites to give respondents the opportunity to complete the form 
online or print the form and fill it out manually and submit the form 
in person or by fax or mail.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-15307 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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