Notice2026-05793
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Passport Demand Forecasting Survey
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Published
March 25, 2026
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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 91, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14616-14617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05793]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12965]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Passport Demand
Forecasting Survey
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 May
26, 2026.
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-2026-0298'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85f5e4f6f6f5eaf7f1f6f1f0e1fcc5f6f1e4f1e0abe2eaf3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2a5a4b59595a45585e595e5f4e536a595e4b5e4f044d455c">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of
State, attn.: Division Chief, CA/PPT/S/PPS/SP, 44132 Mercure Circle,
P.O. Box 1227, Sterling, VA 20166-1227
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 the Office of Passport Services, who may be
reached at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1d6d7c6e6e6d726f696e696879645d6e697c6978337a726b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3d3c2d0d0d3ccd1d7d0d7d6c7dae3d0d7c2d7c68dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Passport Demand
Forecasting Survey.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0177.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of
Passport Services.
<bullet> Form Number: SV2012-0006.
<bullet> Respondents: A national representative sample of U.S.
citizens, nationals, and any other categories of individuals who are
entitled to a U.S. passport product.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 24,000 survey respondents
annually.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 24,000 survey respondents
annually.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 4,000 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Monthly.
<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: The Secretary of State is
authorized to issue U.S. passports under 22 U.S.C. 211a. The Department
of State, Passport Services Directorate in the Bureau of Consular
Affairs administers the U.S. passport issuance program and operates
passport agencies and application adjudication centers throughout the
United States. As part of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
required the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State
to implement a plan to require all U.S. citizen and non-citizen
nationals to present a passport and/or other sufficient documentation
when entering the U.S. from abroad. This resulted in an increase in
demand for U.S. passports.
The Passport Demand Forecasting Survey requests information from
the general public about the demand for U.S. passports, anticipated
travel, and the demographic profile of the respondent. This voluntary
survey is conducted on a monthly basis using responses from a randomly
selected but nationally representative sample of the U.S. population,
ages 18 and older. The information obtained from the survey is used to
monitor and project the demand for U.S. passport books and U.S.
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passport cards. The Passport Demand Forecasting Survey aids Passport
Services in making decisions about staffing, resource allocation, and
budget planning.
Methodology: The Passport Demand Forecasting Survey uses monthly
surveys that will gather data from a national representative sample of
the U.S. population. Survey delivery methodologies can include mail,
internet/web, telephone, and mixed-mode surveys to ensure that Passport
Services reaches the appropriate audience and leverages the best
research method to obtain valid responses. The survey data will cover
an estimated 24,000 respondents annually.
Matthew Pierce,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-05793 Filed 3-24-26; 8:45 am]
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