Notice2026-08656
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Crisis Assistance Request Form, OMB Control No. 1405-0259
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Published
May 5, 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 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24313-24314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08656]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 13006]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Crisis
Assistance Request Form, OMB Control No. 1405-0259
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 July
6, 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-2026-0529'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bef1fdedecdbd9cdfecdcadfcadb90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dd929e8e8fb8baae9daea9bca9b8f3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a>.
Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of State,
CA/OCS/MSU, SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1710.
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b8f7fbebeadddfcbf8cbccd9ccdd96dfd7ce"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a9e6eafafbcccedae9daddc8ddcc87cec6df">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Crisis Assistance Request
Form.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0259.
<bullet> Type of Request: Regular renewal of an approved
information collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs.
<bullet> Form Number: No form.
<bullet> Respondents: For all crises, respondents include U.S.
citizens; depending on the circumstances of the individual crisis,
respondents may also include U.S. lawful permanent residents (LPRs),
and eligible family members of both U.S. citizens and LPRs, regardless
of nationality, who are experiencing a natural disaster, armed
conflict, or other crises in a foreign country, and are seeking U.S.
government assistance.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 120,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 120,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,000 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once.
<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 purpose of the collection is to enable the Department of State
to provide information and/or consular services to U.S. citizens,
eligible family members of U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents
(LPRs) of the United States; or eligible family members of LPRs of the
United States who may be in need of assistance in a country
experiencing a crisis. The form asks individuals to share information
with the Department about their current plans, the number of people in
their group, and their exact location. It also asks for their latest
contact information and contact information for an emergency contact
not currently in the country. The Department of State may activate this
collection on <a href="http://travel.state.gov">travel.state.gov</a> when a crisis occurs. U.S. citizens are
always eligible to
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complete the collection when activated. At the time of the crisis the
Department of State will determine whether to activate the LPR and
eligible family members of U.S. Citizens and LPRs options of the
collection. Those options may be activated later in the crisis rather
than in the initial stage when the Department's primary focus is on
U.S. citizens.
The Department is utilizing this form to acquire the most current
and accurate data possible to inform our consular assistance efforts.
It will allow the Department to build a more current picture of how
many U.S. citizens and LPRs plan to remain in the country experiencing
a crisis and any who may request assistance to depart or other consular
assistance. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary.
The availability of U.S. government-coordinated departure
assistance can vary depending on the nature of the crisis. In extreme
situations, where local infrastructure is damaged or failing but the
security situation still allows for some safe movement, the Department
may work with the host government, other countries, and other U.S.
government agencies to arrange chartered or non-commercial
transportation based on information entered in this form. With respect
to LPRs, the Department may accommodate special circumstances, such as
when a spouse or other immediate relative of a U.S. citizen is
traveling with the U.S. citizen family member.
Methodology
The collection will be completed 100 percent electronically. The
respondent will access the form at the following link: <a href="https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake">https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake</a>. The link will also be accessible from
the crisis country's country information page on <a href="http://www.travel.state.gov">www.travel.state.gov</a>,
the U.S. embassy or consulate website for that country, and other
Department of State communications. The Department may also choose as
appropriate to distribute the form's URL through emails <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9ff9edf0f2dfecebfeebfab1f8f0e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1177637e7c5162657065743f767e67">[email protected]</span></a>
email addresses, or in messaging sent as consular information products.
The link will only be activated when there is a need to collect the
information.
Elizabeth M Gracon,
Managing Director, Overseas Citizens Services, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-08656 Filed 5-4-26; 8:45 am]
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