30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Authentications Service
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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 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 88335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25871]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12576]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Authentications Service
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
December 9, 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#c494a5b7b7b4abb6b0e982abb6a9e987aba9a9a1aab0b78497b0a5b0a1eaa3abb2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c696a7b5b5b6a9b4b2eb80a9b4abeb85a9ababa3a8b2b58695b2a7b2a3e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>. You must include the DS form number
and information collection title in the email subject line.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Request for Authentications
Service.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0254.
<bullet> Type of Request: Renewal 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-4194.
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals, Institutions, Government Agencies.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,734.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 60,734.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,122 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Information is requested only when an applicant
submits the form to obtain a benefit.
<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 Authentications Service is used to request
authentications services from the Authentications Office of the U.S.
Department of State in the United States. In accordance with 22 CFR
part 131, the Office of Authentications provides authentication
services for Federal public documents that will be used overseas. These
services support individuals, commercial organizations, institutions,
and Federal and State government agencies seeking to use certain
documents abroad.
Methodology
The form can be downloaded from <a href="http://eforms.state.gov">eforms.state.gov</a> and can be printed
for manual signature and submission by mail or hand-delivery.
Amanda E. Smith,
Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-25871 Filed 11-6-24; 8:45 am]
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