60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14, OMB Control Number 1405-0129, 17498 [05-6936]

Download as PDF 17498 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 65 / Wednesday, April 6, 2005 / Notices public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Phlx. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–Phlx–2005–16 and should be submitted on or before April 27, 2005. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.17 Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1553 Filed 4–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5039] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS–3053, Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14, OMB Control Number 1405–0129 Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14. OMB Control Number: 1405–0129. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, Passport Services, Office of Field Operations, Field Coordination Division. CA/PPT/ FO/FC. Form Number: DS–3053. Respondents: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 525,000 annually. 17 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate jul<14>2003 18:17 Apr 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 Estimated Number of Responses: 525,000 annually. Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour. Total Estimated Burden: 525,000 hours annually. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from April 6, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: E-mail: Cowlishawsc@state.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Susan Cowlishaw, US Department of State, CA/PPT/FO/FC, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 3rd Floor/Room 3040/SA–29, Washington DC 20037. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Susan Cowlishaw, U.S. Department of State, CA/PPT/FO/FC, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 3rd Floor/ Room 3040/ SA–29, Washington DC 20037, who may be reached on 202– 261–8957 or Cowlishawsc@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 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 technology. Abstract of proposed collection: The Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14 is used by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a minor U.S. citizen or non-citizen national under the age of 14 to document the written notarized consent to issuance of a U.S. passport to the minor of a parent or legal guardian who is not present at the time the application is made, or to document the existence of exigent or special family circumstances. This form is used in conjunction with Form DS– PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11, Application for a U.S. Passport or Registration. Methodology: Passport Services collects the information from U.S. citizens or non-citizen nationals when they voluntarily complete and submit the Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14. Passport applicants can either download the form from the Internet or pick one up from an Acceptance Facility/Passport Agency. The form must be completed and then signed in the presence of a notary. The notary will complete his/her portion of the form and affix the notary seal. The form is then submitted along with the Form DS–11 Application for a U.S. Passport. Dated: February 16, 2005. Frank Moss, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–6936 Filed 4–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 5038] Guidelines for the Exercise of the Law Enforcement Authorities by Special Agents of the Diplomatic Security Service SUMMARY: In accordance with section 202 (c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, which amended section 37 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act (22 U.S.C. 2709), notice is hereby given that pursuant to letters dated March 7, 2005, the State Department advised appropriate congressional committee members that the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and the Attorney General approved the Guidelines for the Exercise of Law Enforcement Authorities by Special Agents of the Diplomatic Security Service. This new subsection of 22 U.S.C. 2709 expands authority for special agents of the Department of State and the Foreign Service to obtain and execute subpoenas and arrest warrants and to make arrests without warrant subject to guidelines approved by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Treasury (and now the Secretary of Homeland Security per the Homeland Security Act of 2002) and the Attorney General. The approved set of guidelines constitutes a statement of policy that will govern such activities by special agents of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security to the United States pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2709. E:\FR\FM\06APN1.SGM 06APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 6, 2005)]
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[FR Doc No: 05-6936]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5039]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-3053, 
Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport 
to a Minor Under Age 14, OMB Control Number 1405-0129

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    Title of Information Collection: Statement of Consent or Special 
Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14.
    OMB Control Number: 1405-0129.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State, Passport Services, Office of Field Operations, Field 
Coordination Division. CA/PPT/FO/FC.
    Form Number: DS-3053.
    Respondents: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 525,000 annually.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 525,000 annually.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 525,000 hours annually.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from April 6, 2005.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    E-mail: Cowlishawsc@state.gov. You must include the DS form number 
(if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number 
in the subject line of your message.
    Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Susan Cowlishaw, US 
Department of State, CA/PPT/FO/FC, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 3rd 
Floor/Room 3040/SA-29, Washington DC 20037.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, to Susan Cowlishaw, U.S. Department of State, CA/
PPT/FO/FC, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 3rd Floor/Room 3040/ SA-29, 
Washington DC 20037, who may be reached on 202-261-8957 or 
Cowlishawsc@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The Statement of Consent or 
Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14 
is used by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a minor U.S. citizen 
or non-citizen national under the age of 14 to document the written 
notarized consent to issuance of a U.S. passport to the minor of a 
parent or legal guardian who is not present at the time the application 
is made, or to document the existence of exigent or special family 
circumstances. This form is used in conjunction with Form DS-11, 
Application for a U.S. Passport or Registration.
    Methodology: Passport Services collects the information from U.S. 
citizens or non-citizen nationals when they voluntarily complete and 
submit the Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a 
Passport to a Minor Under Age 14. Passport applicants can either 
download the form from the Internet or pick one up from an Acceptance 
Facility/Passport Agency. The form must be completed and then signed in 
the presence of a notary. The notary will complete his/her portion of 
the form and affix the notary seal. The form is then submitted along 
with the Form DS-11 Application for a U.S. Passport.

    Dated: February 16, 2005.
Frank Moss,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05-6936 Filed 4-5-05; 8:45 am]
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