Notice2021-17705
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Authentication Service in the United States
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Published
August 18, 2021
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
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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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46308-46309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17705]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11501]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Authentication Service in the United States
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 18, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2021-0026'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d585858193baa7b8a69ab3b3bcb6b0a795a6a1b4a1b0fbb2baa3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="51010105173e233c221e3737383234231122253025347f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Passport Forms
Officer, U.S. Department of State, CA/PPT/S/PMO, 44132 Mercure Cir.,
P.O. Box 1199, Sterling, VA 20166-1199.
You must include the DS form number (DS-4194), 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 Kim Makle, Program Manager, U.S. Department of
State, CA/PPT/S/PMO, 44132 Mercure Cir., P.O. Box 1199, Sterling, VA
20166-1199, who may be reached at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1949494d5f766b746a567f7f707a7c6b596a6d786d7c377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="acfcfcf8eac3dec1dfe3cacac5cfc9deecdfd8cdd8c982cbc3da">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Request for
Authentications Service DS-4194.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: None.
<bullet> Type of Request: Existing Information Collection Request
without OMB Control Number.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support (CA/PPT/
S/PMO).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-4194.
<bullet> Respondents: This information collection will be used by
members of the public who wish to authenticate a document in the United
States.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 47,094.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 47,094.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 7,849 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Information is requested only when an applicant
submits the form to obtain a benefit.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> 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 form created by this information collection (DS-4194) will be
used to request authentications services from the Authentications
Office of the U.S. Department of State in the United
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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 will be downloaded from <a href="http://eforms.state.gov">http://eforms.state.gov</a>. After
completion, the form may be submitted by mail or hand-delivery.
Rachel M. Arndt,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-17705 Filed 8-17-21; 8:45 am]
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