83 FR 30211 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Department of State Personal Identification Card

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 124 (June 27, 2018)

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 83, Number 124 (Wednesday, June 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 30211]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13806]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10120]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Department of State Personal Identification Card

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 August 
27, 2018.

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-2017-0037'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: DS/DO/DFP, Harry 
S. Truman, 2201 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20520-0000, Room B237.
    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 John Ferguson, who may be reached on 202-647-
3854 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Request for Department of 
State Personal Identification Card.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: Existing Collection without OMB Control 
Number.
     Originating Office: Office of Domestic Facilities 
Protection (DS/DO/DFP).
     Form Number: DS-1838 and DS-7783.
     Respondents: Non-employees who need Personal 
Identification Cards.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,500.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 13,500.
     Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,125 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion (when new badge is required or 
badge expires).
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    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 collection of the information requested on the DS-1838 and DS-
7783 is necessary for all Department non-employees who need a PIV. They 
are required to submit an application for a Personal Identification 
Card (DS-1838 domestically or DS-7783 overseas) at the time of hire. 
The information collected on the form is necessary to verify personal 
identity as required by the Federal Information Processing Standard 
Publication 201 (FIPS 201) and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 
12 (HSPD 12).

Methodology

    Information is collected by a form or automated badge request (ABR) 
online.

Timothy Thomas,
Division Chief, Security Support Division, Bureau of Diplomatic 
Security, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-13806 Filed 6-26-18; 8:45 am]
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