Notice2026-00539
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Photographic Identification Card Application
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Published
January 14, 2026
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State has submitted the information collection 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 this collection 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 91, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 1590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00539]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12898]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Law Enforcement
Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Photographic Identification Card
Application
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection 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 this collection from all interested
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow
30 days for public comment.
DATES: Submit comments up to February 13, 2026.
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 particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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#8bdfeaf2e7e4f9c1cecbf8ffeaffeea5ece4fd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cc98adb5a0a3be86898cbfb8adb8a9e2aba3ba">[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: Renewal 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
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 download the application form from the Department's
website and fill it out either electronically or by hand and submit via
email or mail.
Julia P. Sweeney,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Diplomatic Security, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-00539 Filed 1-13-26; 8:45 am]
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