81 FR 13022 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental Questionnaire To Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 48 (March 11, 2016)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13022-13023]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-05568]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9467]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental 
Questionnaire To Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport

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 
10, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2016-0001'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
    You must include the DS form number, 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 PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, 
CA/PPT/S/L 44132 Mercure Cir, P.O. Box 1227, Sterling, VA 20166-1227, 
or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental 
Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0214.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison (CA/PPT/
S/L).
     Form Number: DS-5513.
     Respondents: Individuals applying for a U.S. passport.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,257.

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     Estimated Number of Responses: 3,257.
     Average Time per Response: 85 Minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 4,614 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     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.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     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 primary purpose for soliciting 
this information is to establish entitlement for a U.S. Passport Book 
or Passport Card. The information may also be used in connection with 
issuing other travel documents or evidence of citizenship, and in 
furtherance of the Secretary's responsibility for the protection of 
U.S. nationals abroad and to administer the passport program.
    Methodology: The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine 
Entitlement for a U.S. Passport is used to supplement an existing 
passport application and solicits information relating to the 
respondent's family and birth circumstances that is needed prior to 
passport issuance.
    Additional information: The Privacy Act statement has been amended 
to clarify that an applicant's failure to provide his or her Social 
Security number may result in the denial of an application, consistent 
with Section 32101 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act 
(Public Law 114-94) which authorizes the Department to deny U.S. 
passport applications when the applicant failed to include his or her 
Social Security number.

    Dated: March 4, 2016.
Barry J. Conway,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-05568 Filed 3-10-16; 8:45 am]
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