Notice2021-18149
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services
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Published
August 24, 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 161 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47362-47363]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18149]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11511]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Overseas U.S. 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
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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 25, 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://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2021-0028'' in the search
field, clicking the ``Comment Now'' button, and completing the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d484848092bba6b9a79bb2b2bdb7b1a694a7a0b5a0b1fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bcecece8fad3ced1cff3dadad5dfd9cefccfc8ddc8d992dbd3ca">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: PPT Forms Officer,
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support, 44132
Mercure Cir, P.O. Box 1199, Sterling, VA 20166-1199.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Request for Overseas U.S.
Citizen Vital Records Services.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: None.
<bullet> Type of Request: New Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Department of State, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and
Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO/CS).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-5542.
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 16,846.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 16,846.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 11,231 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain 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 Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services is
submitted to the Office of Record Services 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 will be available on the Department's website,
<a href="http://travel.state.gov">travel.state.gov</a>, 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 Services. Requests for correction, amendment,
or replacement of such vital records may be made using this form also.
Amanda E. Jones,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
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