Notice2022-08984
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness
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Published
April 27, 2022
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 87, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25072-25073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08984]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11719]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of
Identifying Witness
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.
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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
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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 June
27, 2022.
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-2022-0011'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#86d6d6d2c0e9f4ebf5c9e0e0efe5e3f4c6f5f2e7f2e3a8e1e9f0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="461616120029342b350920202f25233406353227322368212930">[email protected]</span></a>.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: PPT Forms Officer,
U.S. Department of State, CA/PPT/S/PMO, 44132 Mercure Cir., P.O. Box
1199, Sterling, VA 20166-1199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying
Witness.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0088.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support (CA/PPT/
S/PMO).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-0071.
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 32,260.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 32,260.
<bullet> Average Hours per Response: 5 min.
<bullet> Total Estimated Time Burden: 2,688 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 performance of our functions.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the
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
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 Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction
with an application for a U.S. passport. It is used by Passport Agents,
Passport Acceptance Agents, and Consular Officers to collect
information for the purpose of establishing the identity of the
applicant. This affidavit is completed by the identifying witness when
the applicant is unable to establish their identity to the satisfaction
of a person authorized to accept passport applications.
Methodology
The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction
with an application for a U.S. passport. Due to legislative mandates,
Form DS-0071 is only available at acceptance facilities, passport
agencies, and U.S. embassies and consulates. This form must be
completed and signed in the presence of an authorized Passport Agent,
Passport Acceptance Agent, or Consular Officer.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-08984 Filed 4-26-22; 8:45 am]
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