Notice2024-24116
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services
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Published
October 18, 2024
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State has submitted the information collections described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on these collections from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 202 (Friday, October 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83934-83935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24116]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12563]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collections described below to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, we are requesting comments on these collections from all
interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is
to allow 30 days for public comment.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
November 18, 2024.
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. You must
include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB
control number in any correspondence (if applicable). You may send
requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in
this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection
instrument and supporting documents, to the following email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2e2d3c1c1c2ddc0c69ff4ddc0df9ff1dddfdfd7dcc6c1f2e1c6d3c6d79cd5ddc4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0151607272716e73752c476e736c2c426e6c6c646f75724152756075642f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>. You must include the DS form number
and information collection title in the email subject line.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Request for Overseas U.S.
Citizen Vital Records Services.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0253.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Department of State, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and
Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-5542.
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,346.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 18,346.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 12,230 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 Records 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 is 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 Records Management.
Amanda E. Smith,
Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-24116 Filed 10-17-24; 8:45 am]
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