Notice2022-22209
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
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Published
October 13, 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 197 (Thursday, October 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 62170]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22209]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11881]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application
Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child
Abduction
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
December 12, 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-2022-0035'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#69260500190108071d0a0c291a1d081d0c470e061f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="551a393c253d343b2136301526213421307b323a23">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to U.S. Department of
State, CA/OCS/MSU, SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1710.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 Derek Rivers at SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington,
DC 20522-1710, who may be reached on 202-485-6020 or at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#99d6f5f0e9f1f8f7edfad9eaedf8edfcb7fef6ef"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cd82a1a4bda5aca3b9ae8dbeb9acb9a8e3aaa2bb">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application Under the
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0076.
<bullet> Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-3013, 3013s.
<bullet> Respondents: Person seeking return of or access to child.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 332.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 332.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 60 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 332 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
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 Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of
International Child Abduction (DS-3013 and DS 3013s) is used by parents
or legal guardians who are requesting the State Department's assistance
in seeking the return of, or access to, a child or children alleged to
have been wrongfully removed from or retained outside of the child's
habitual residence and currently located in another country that is
also party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of
International Child Abduction (the Convention). The application
requests information regarding the identities of the applicant, the
child or children, and the person alleged to have wrongfully removed or
retained the child or children. In addition, the application requires
that the applicant provide the circumstances of the alleged wrongful
removal or retention and the legal justification for the request for
return or access. The State Department, as the U.S. Central Authority
for the Convention, uses this information to establish, if possible,
the applicants' claims under the Convention; to inform applicants about
available remedies under the Convention; and to provide the information
necessary to the foreign Central Authority in its efforts to locate the
child or children, and to facilitate return of or access to the child
or children pursuant to the Convention. 22 U.S.C. 9008 is the legal
authority that permits the Department to gather this information.
Methodology
The completed form DS-3013 and DS 3013s may be submitted to the
Office of Children's Issues by mail, by fax, or electronically accessed
through <a href="http://www.travel.state.gov">www.travel.state.gov</a>.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directive Management, U.S. Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-22209 Filed 10-12-22; 8:45 am]
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