Notice2021-26011
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services
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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]
[Page 68041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26011]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11588]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services
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. 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#164646425079647b655970707f75736456656277627338717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="82d2d2d6c4edf0eff1cde4e4ebe1e7f0c2f1f6e3f6e7ace5edf4">[email protected]</span></a>. You must include
the DS form number and information collection title.
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 Management 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 Management. Requests for correction, amendment,
or replacement of such vital records may be made using this form also.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-26011 Filed 11-29-21; 8:45 am]
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