Notice2021-26008
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Authentication Service in the United States
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Published
November 30, 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 30 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68041-68042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26008]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11584]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Authentication Service in the United States
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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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 30 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
December 30, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function. You must include the
DS form number (DS-4194), information collection title, and the OMB
control number in any correspondence (if applicable). 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#73232327351c011e003c15151a1016013300071207165d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c999999d8fa6bba4ba86afafa0aaacbb89babda8bdace7aea6bf">[email protected]</span></a>. You
must include the DS form number (DS-4194) and information collection
title.
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.
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<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 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.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-26008 Filed 11-29-21; 8:45 am]
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