[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 64036]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17296]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12479]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Overseas United States Citizen Vital Records Services

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 
October 7, 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 www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2024-0026 in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form. Email and regular mail options have been suspended to centralize 
receiving and addressing all comments in a timely manner.
     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: Request for Overseas U.S. 
Citizen Vital Records Services.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0253.
     Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Department of State, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and 
Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO).
     Form Number: DS-5542.
     Respondents: Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,346.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 18,346.
     Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 12,230 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 is 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.

Amanda E Smith,
Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-17296 Filed 8-5-24; 8:45 am]
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