30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness, 8586 [2016-03477]

Download as PDF 8586 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 33 / Friday, February 19, 2016 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9451] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to March 21, 2016. ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods: • Email: oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. 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, by mail to PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, CA/PPT/S/L/LA 44132 Mercure Cir., P.O. Box 1227, Sterling, VA 20166–1227, by phone at (202) 485–6373, or by email at PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • 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, Passport Services, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison (CA/PPT/S/L/LA). • Form Number: DS–0071. • Respondents: Individuals. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 61,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 61,000. • Average Time per Response: 5 min. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 5,083 hours. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Feb 18, 2016 Jkt 238001 • 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 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 affidavit 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. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9443] Advisory Committee on Private International Law: Public Meeting on Online Dispute Resolution; Correction Department of State. Notice of public meeting; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of State published a Federal Register Notice on February 5, 2016, in 81 FR 6324 notifying the public of an Advisory meeting on Online Dispute Resolution being held on Tuesday February 23rd. The notice contained an incorrect day. This document corrects the day. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tricia Smeltzer, Paralegal, Office of Private International Law, Office of Legal Advisor, Department of State; phone: 202–776–8423, email: smeltzertk@state.gov. SUMMARY: Correction In the FR Doc 2016–02304, appearing on page 6324 in the Federal Register of February 5, 2015 (81 FR 6324), in the second column, in the third paragraph, in Time and Place, the first sentence is corrected to read: The meeting of the ACPIL ODR Study Group will take place on Tuesday February 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon EST at 2430 E Street NW., South Building (SA 4S) (Navy Hill), Room 240. Dated: February 9, 2016. Timothy Schnabel, Attorney—Adviser, Office of Private International Law, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State, [FR Doc. 2016–03253 Filed 2–18–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–08–P 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, passport agencies, and U.S. embassies and consulates. This form must be completed and signed in the presence of an authorized Passport Agent, Acceptance Agent, or Consular Officer. Dated: January 20, 2016. Brenda S. Sprague, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–03477 Filed 2–18–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on SH 249, From South of FM 1774/FM 149 in Pinehurst to FM 1774 North of Todd Mission, Montgomery and Grimes Counties, Texas Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by TxDOT and Federal Agencies. 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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9451]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of 
Identifying Witness

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to March 21, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

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, by mail to PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of 
State, CA/PPT/S/L/LA 44132 Mercure Cir., P.O. Box 1227, Sterling, VA 
20166-1227, by phone at (202) 485-6373, or by email at 
PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     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, Passport 
Services, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison (CA/PPT/
S/L/LA).
     Form Number: DS-0071.
     Respondents: Individuals.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 61,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 61,000.
     Average Time per Response: 5 min.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 5,083 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 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 affidavit 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, passport 
agencies, and U.S. embassies and consulates. This form must be 
completed and signed in the presence of an authorized Passport Agent, 
Acceptance Agent, or Consular Officer.

    Dated: January 20, 2016.
Brenda S. Sprague,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-03477 Filed 2-18-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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