Notice2023-28363
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Two (2) Passport Services Information Collections: Supplemental Questionnaire To Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport and Supplemental Questionnaire To Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport
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Published
December 26, 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 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 89002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28363]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12287]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Two (2)
Passport Services Information Collections: Supplemental Questionnaire
To Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport and Supplemental
Questionnaire To Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport
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
February 26, 2024.
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="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. You can search for
the document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2023-0041'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dc8cbdafafacb3aea8f19ab3aeb1f19fb3b1b1b9b2a8af9c8fa8bda8b9f2bbb3aa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d787b6a4a4a7b8a5a3fa91b8a5bafa94b8babab2b9a3a49784a3b6a3b2f9b0b8a1">[email protected]</span></a>. You must include
the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and
the OMB control number in the email subject line.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Supplemental
Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0214.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-5513.
<bullet> Respondents: United States Citizens and Non-citizen
Nationals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 760.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 760.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 85 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,080 hours per year.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Supplemental
Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0215.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-5520.
<bullet> Respondents: United States Citizens and Non-citizen
Nationals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 45 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Time Burden: 7,500 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<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 Collections
<bullet> 1405-0214, DS-5513, Supplemental Questionnaire to
Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport: The primary purpose for
soliciting this information is to establish entitlement for a U.S.
Passport Book or Passport Card. The information may also be used in
connection with issuing other travel documents or evidence of
citizenship, and in furtherance of the Secretary's responsibility for
the protection of U.S. nationals abroad and to administer the passport
program.
<bullet> 1405-0215, DS-5520, Supplemental Questionnaire to
Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport: The primary purpose for
soliciting this information is to establish identity for a U.S.
Passport Book or Passport Card. The information may also be used in
connection with issuing other travel documents or evidence of
citizenship, and in furtherance of the Secretary's responsibility for
the protection of U.S. nationals abroad and to administer the passport
program.
Methodology
The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S.
Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and
solicits information relating to the respondent's family and birth
circumstances that is needed prior to passport issuance. If the
information on form DS-5513 is needed, a passport agency will mail the
form directly to the applicant for completion and return or the
applicant can download and complete a fillable PDF version found at
<a href="http://travel.state.gov">travel.state.gov</a>.
The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S.
Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and
solicits information relating to the respondent's identity that is
needed prior to passport issuance. If the information on form DS-5520
is needed, a passport agency will mail the form directly to the
applicant for completion and return or the applicant can download and
complete a fillable PDF version found at <a href="http://travel.state.gov">travel.state.gov</a>.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-28363 Filed 12-22-23; 8:45 am]
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