Notice2025-15779
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Photographic Identification Card Application
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Published
August 19, 2025
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 90, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 19, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40459-40460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-15779]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12777]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Law Enforcement
Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Photographic Identification Card
Application
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
October 20, 2025.
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-2025-0104 in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7c281d0510130e36393c0f081d0819521b130a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7b2f1a02171409313e3b080f1a0f1e551c140d">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: DS/DO/DFP/SSD, SA-
9 2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522.
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 Jason Taylor, SA-9 2025 E Street NW,
Washington, DC 20588, who may be reached on 202-472-8801 or at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a1f5c0d8cdced3ebe4e1d2d5c0d5c48fc6ced7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1b4f7a62777469515e5b686f7a6f7e357c746d">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: LEOSA Photographic
Identification Card Application.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0245.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Diplomatic Security, Domestic
Operations, Security Support Division (DS/DO/DFP/SSD).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-7809.
<bullet> Respondents: Current and former Diplomatic Security
Service special agents.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 90.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 90.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 90 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once per application.
<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
This information is being collected in response to the Department's
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requirements under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
(LEOSA), as amended and codified at 18 U.S.C. 926C, which exempts a
``qualified retired law enforcement officer'' carrying a LEOSA
photographic identification card from most state and local laws
prohibiting the carriage of concealed firearms, subject to certain
restrictions and exceptions.
Methodology
Applicants will fill out the application form either electronically
or by hand and submit via email or mail.
Julia P. Sweeney,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Domestic Operations/Diplomatic Security,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2025-15779 Filed 8-18-25; 8:45 am]
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