[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 163 (Thursday, August 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 68018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18819]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12503]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Authentications Service

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 of State will accept comments from the public up 
to October 21, 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-2024-0030 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 Authentications Service.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0254.
     Type of Request: Renewal 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-4194.
     Respondents: Individuals, Institutions, Government 
Agencies.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,734.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 60,734.
     Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,122 hours.
     Frequency: Information is requested only when an applicant 
submits the form to obtain a benefit.
     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 Authentications Service is used to request 
authentications services from the Authentications Office of the U.S. 
Department of State in the United States. In accordance with 22 CFR 
part 131, the Office of Authentications provides authentication 
services for federal public documents that will be used overseas. These 
services support individuals, commercial organizations, institutions, 
and federal and state government agencies seeking to use certain 
documents abroad.

Methodology

    The form can be downloaded from http://eforms.state.gov and can be 
printed for manual signature and submission by mail or hand-delivery.

Amanda E. Smith,
Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-18819 Filed 8-21-24; 8:45 am]
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