60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-71, Affidavit of Identifying Witness, 1405-0088, 75599 [2011-31065]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 232 / Friday, December 2, 2011 / Notices Methodology Passport applicants who do not receive their passports are required to complete a Statement of Non-Receipt of a Passport, Form DS–86. 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, signed, and then submitted to the Acceptance Facility/Passport Agency for passport re-issuance. Dated: November 15, 2011. Barry J. Conway, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2011–31063 Filed 12–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7704] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–71, Affidavit of Identifying Witness, 1405–0088 Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: 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: Affidavit of Identifying Witness. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0088. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/PPT/PMO/PC. • Form Number: DS–71. • Respondents: Individuals who are verifying identity of a passport applicant. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,000 per year. • Estimated Number of Responses: 44,000 per year. • Average Hours Per Response: 5 min. • Total Estimated Burden: 3667 hours. • 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 December 2, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Email: PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:03 Dec 01, 2011 Jkt 226001 75599 • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Passport Forms Management Officer, U.S. Department of State, Office of Program Management and Operational Support, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3031, Washington, DC 20037. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and 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 information collection and supporting documents, to Passport Forms Management and Officer, U.S. Department of State, Office of Program Management and Operational Support, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3031, Washington, DC 20037, who may be reached on (202) 663–2457 or at PPTFormsOfficer@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. Dated: November 15, 2011. Barry J. Conway, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. Abstract of Proposed Collection The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction with an application for a U.S. passport. It is used by Passport Services to collect information for the purpose of establishing the identity of the applicant. This application is completed by the identifying witness when the applicant is unable to establish his or her identity to the satisfaction of a person authorized to accept passport applications. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Methodology The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction with an application for a U.S. passport. Due to legislative mandates Form DS–0071 is only available at acceptance facilities and passport agencies. This form must be completed and signed in the presence of an authorized Passport Agent, Acceptance Agent, or Consular Officer. PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2011–31065 Filed 12–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7659] Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy; Notice of Meeting Cancellation The meeting of the Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (Public Notice 7654) scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011, to examine A New Focus on Investment: Attracting Inbound Foreign Direct Investment to the U.S. and highlight the U.S.-Turkey Economic Partnership Commission has been cancelled. For additional information, contact Deputy Outreach Coordinator Tiffany Enoch, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of Economic, and Business Affairs, at (202) 647–2231 or EnochT@state.gov. Dated: November 28, 2011. Maryruth Coleman, Office Director, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2011–31066 Filed 12–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–07–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Docket No. NHTSA–2010–0151; Notice 2] General Motors LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition grant. AGENCY: SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM),1 has determined that approximately 1,113 Model Year (MY) 2011 Buick Regal passenger cars do not fully comply with paragraph S4.3(d) of 49 CFR 571.110, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire selection and rims and motor home/ recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles 1 General Motors LLC (GM) is vehicle manufacturer incorporated under the laws of the state of Michigan. E:\FR\FM\02DEN1.SGM 02DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 232 (Friday, December 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 75599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31065]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 7704]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-71, 
Affidavit of Identifying Witness, 1405-0088

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: Affidavit of Identifying 
Witness.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0088.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/PPT/
PMO/PC.
     Form Number: DS-71.
     Respondents: Individuals who are verifying identity of a 
passport applicant.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 44,000 per year.
     Average Hours Per Response: 5 min.
     Total Estimated Burden: 3667 hours.
     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 December 2, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Email: PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Passport Forms 
Management Officer, U.S. Department of State, Office of Program 
Management and Operational Support, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 
3031, Washington, DC 20037.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and 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 information collection and 
supporting documents, to Passport Forms Management and Officer, U.S. 
Department of State, Office of Program Management and Operational 
Support, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3031, Washington, DC 20037, 
who may be reached on (202) 663-2457 or at PPTFormsOfficer@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 Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction 
with an application for a U.S. passport. It is used by Passport 
Services to collect information for the purpose of establishing the 
identity of the applicant. This application is completed by the 
identifying witness when the applicant is unable to establish his or 
her identity to the satisfaction of a person authorized to accept 
passport applications.

Methodology

    The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction 
with an application for a U.S. passport. Due to legislative mandates 
Form DS-0071 is only available at acceptance facilities and passport 
agencies. This form must be completed and signed in the presence of an 
authorized Passport Agent, Acceptance Agent, or Consular Officer.

    Dated: November 15, 2011.
Barry J. Conway,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of 
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2011-31065 Filed 12-1-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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