[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 89002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28363]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12287]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Two (2) 
Passport Services Information Collections: Supplemental Questionnaire 
To Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport and Supplemental 
Questionnaire To Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport

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 
February 26, 2024.

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 https://www.regulations.gov. You can search for 
the document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2023-0041'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected]. You must include 
the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and 
the OMB control number in the email subject line.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental 
Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0214.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services.
     Form Number: DS-5513.
     Respondents: United States Citizens and Non-citizen 
Nationals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 760.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 760.
     Average Time per Response: 85 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,080 hours per year.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental 
Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0215.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services.
     Form Number: DS-5520.
     Respondents: United States Citizens and Non-citizen 
Nationals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.
     Average Time per Response: 45 minutes.
     Total Estimated Time Burden: 7,500 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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 Collections

     1405-0214, DS-5513, Supplemental Questionnaire to 
Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport: The primary purpose for 
soliciting this information is to establish entitlement for a U.S. 
Passport Book or Passport Card. The information may also be used in 
connection with issuing other travel documents or evidence of 
citizenship, and in furtherance of the Secretary's responsibility for 
the protection of U.S. nationals abroad and to administer the passport 
program.
     1405-0215, DS-5520, Supplemental Questionnaire to 
Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport: The primary purpose for 
soliciting this information is to establish identity for a U.S. 
Passport Book or Passport Card. The information may also be used in 
connection with issuing other travel documents or evidence of 
citizenship, and in furtherance of the Secretary's responsibility for 
the protection of U.S. nationals abroad and to administer the passport 
program.

Methodology

    The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. 
Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and 
solicits information relating to the respondent's family and birth 
circumstances that is needed prior to passport issuance. If the 
information on form DS-5513 is needed, a passport agency will mail the 
form directly to the applicant for completion and return or the 
applicant can download and complete a fillable PDF version found at 
travel.state.gov.
    The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. 
Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and 
solicits information relating to the respondent's identity that is 
needed prior to passport issuance. If the information on form DS-5520 
is needed, a passport agency will mail the form directly to the 
applicant for completion and return or the applicant can download and 
complete a fillable PDF version found at travel.state.gov.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-28363 Filed 12-22-23; 8:45 am]
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