Notice2021-19837
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for a U.S. Passport: Corrections, Name Change Within 1 Year of Passport Issuance, and Limited Passport Holders
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Published
September 15, 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 176 (Wednesday, September 15, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51434-51435]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19837]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11489]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for
a U.S. Passport: Corrections, Name Change Within 1 Year of Passport
Issuance, and Limited Passport Holders
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
November 15, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following method:
<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-2021-0022'' 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.
<bullet> 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3e3d2c0c0c3dcc1c79ef5dcc1de9ef0dcdeded6ddc7c0f3e0c7d2c7d69dd4dcc5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c696a7b5b5b6a9b4b2eb80a9b4abeb85a9ababa3a8b2b58695b2a7b2a3e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>. You must include the DS form number
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(if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control
number in the email subject line.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application for a U.S.
Passport: Corrections, Name Change Within 1 Year of Passport Issuance,
And Limited Passport Holders.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0160.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services (CA/PPT).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-5504.
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals or Households.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 138,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 138,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 92,000 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 Application for a U.S. Passport: Corrections, Name Change
Within 1 Year of Passport Issuance, And Limited Passport Holders (DS-
5504) is the form used by current passport holders who need to re-apply
for a passport, at no charge.
This form has been amended based on a change in Department policy.
The Department's new policy permits passport applicants to select the
gender marker on their passport without presenting medical
documentation of gender transition. This policy change includes
updating forms to add a third gender marker ``X'' for applicants
identifying as non-binary, intersex, and/or gender non-conforming (in
addition to the existing ``M'' and ``F'' gender markers).
Methodology
Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-
citizen nationals when they complete and submit the DS-5504,
``Application for a U.S. Passport: Corrections, Name Change Within 1
Year of Passport Issuance, And Limited Passport Holders''. Passport
applicants can either download the DS-5504 from the internet or obtain
the form from an Acceptance Facility/Passport Agency. The form must be
completed, signed, and be submitted by mail (or in person at Passport
Agencies domestically or embassies/consulates overseas).
Rachel M. Arndt,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-19837 Filed 9-14-21; 8:45 am]
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