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60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Overseas United States Citizen Vital Records Services

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 ...

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Department of State

[Public Notice: 12479]

ACTION:

Notice of request for public comment.

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 October 7, 2024.

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-2024-0026 in the Search field. Then click the “Comment Now” button and complete the comment form. Email and regular mail options have been suspended to centralize receiving and addressing all comments in a timely manner.
Email:Passport-Form-Comments@State.gov.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in the email subject line.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title of Information Collection: Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0253.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Originating Office: Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Program Management and Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO).
Form Number: DS-5542.
Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,346.
Estimated Number of Responses: 18,346.
Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 12,230 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 Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services is submitted to the Office of Record Management to request certified or authenticated copies of overseas U.S. citizen vital records such as Consular Reports of Birth/Death Abroad, Certificates of Witness to Marriage, and Panama Canal Zone documents pursuant to authorized requests. Requests for correction, amendment, or replacement of such vital records may be made using this form also.

Methodology

A PDF fillable form is available on the Department's website, travel.state.gov, where it can be printed for manual signature and submission. The Request for Overseas U.S. Citizen Vital Records Services form may be submitted by mail to request certified or authenticated copies of overseas U.S. citizen vital records maintained by the Office of Record Management.

Amanda E Smith,

Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.

[FR Doc. 2024-17296 Filed 8-5-24; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4710-06-P

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89 FR 64036

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“60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Overseas United States Citizen Vital Records Services,” thefederalregister.org (August 6, 2024), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2024-17296/60-day-notice-of-proposed-information-collection-request-for-overseas-united-states-citizen-vital-records-services.