Notice2023-15307
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Questionnaire-Loss of United States Nationality
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Published
July 19, 2023
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 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46359-46360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15307]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12128]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Questionnaire--
Loss of United States Nationality
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.
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DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
September 18, 2023.
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-2023-0022'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bcf3d0d5ccd4ddd2c8fff9fccfc8ddc8d992dbd3ca"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="afe0c3c6dfc7cec1dbeceaefdcdbcedbca81c8c0d9">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: 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 Clifton Oliphant at SA-17, 10th Floor,
Washington, DC 20522-1710, who may be reached on 202-485-6040 or at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e6142475e464f405a6d6b6e5d5a4f5a4b00494158"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d996b5b0a9b1b8b7ad9a9c99aaadb8adbcf7beb6af">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Questionnaire--Loss of
United States Nationality.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0178.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-4079.
<bullet> Respondents: United States citizens.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,850.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 4,850.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 43 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,475 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Variable by country.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Voluntary, but if not completed,
will not be eligible to request a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of
the United States.
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 purpose of the information requested on the DS-4079,
``Questionnaire--Loss of Nationality,'' is to assist the Department of
State in determining whether a U.S. citizen who requests a Certificate
of Loss of Nationality of the United States under Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA) section 349(a)(1)-(5) (8 U.S.C. 1481) has
relinquished United States nationality by performing a potentially
expatriating act voluntarily and with the intention of relinquishing
United States nationality. INA section 104 (8 U.S.C. 1104) and INA
section 358 (8 U.S.C. 1501) authorize the Department of State to
collect this information.
Methodology
The Bureau of Consular Affairs will post this form on Department of
State websites to give respondents the opportunity to complete the form
online or print the form and fill it out manually and submit the form
in person or by fax or mail.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-15307 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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