60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for a U.S. Passport, 19285-19286 [2016-07617]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9507]
Culturally Significant Objects Imported
for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Court
and Cosmos: The Great Age of the
Seljuqs’’ Exhibition
Notice is hereby given of the
following determinations: Pursuant to
the authority vested in me by the Act of
October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C.
2459), E.O. 12047 of March 27, 1978, the
Foreign Affairs Reform and
Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat.
2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et
seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of
October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority
No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as
appropriate, Delegation of Authority No.
257–1 of December 11, 2015), I hereby
determine that the objects to be
included in the exhibition ‘‘Court and
Cosmos: The Great Age of the Seljuqs,’’
imported from abroad for temporary
exhibition within the United States, are
of cultural significance. The objects are
imported pursuant to loan agreements
with the foreign owners or custodians.
I also determine that the exhibition or
display of the exhibit objects at The
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York,
New York, from on or about April 27,
2016, until on or about July 24, 2016,
and at possible additional exhibitions or
venues yet to be determined, is in the
national interest. I have ordered that
Public Notice of these Determinations
be published in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
further information, including a list of
the imported objects to which this
notice pertains, contact the Office of
Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs in
the Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S.
Department of State (telephone: 202–
632–6471; email: section2459@
state.gov). The mailing address is U.S.
Department of State, L/PD, SA–5, Suite
5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505.
SUMMARY:
Dated: March 29, 2016.
Mark Taplin,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs,
Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9509]
Shipping Coordinating Committee;
Amended Notice of Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a change in
date and location of the Shipping
Coordinating Committee (SHC) meeting
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Dated: March 25, 2016.
Jonathan W. Burby,
Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating
Committee, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9508]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Application for a U.S.
Passport
Notice of request for public
comment.
ACTION:
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.
SUMMARY:
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announced in the Federal Register on
March 17, 2016, 81 FR 14514. The
meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on
May 6, 2016, in the CDR Raymond J.
Evans Conference Center, Room 6i10–
01–b, of the Douglas A. Munro Coast
Guard Headquarters Building at St.
Elizabeth’s, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593.
The primary purpose of the meeting is
to prepare for the ninety sixth session of
the International Maritime
Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety
Committee to be held at the IMO
Headquarters, United Kingdom, May
11–20, 2016. For the agenda and RSVP
information, please refer to the previous
Federal Register notice. Please note that
requests to attend the meeting, and for
reasonable accommodation, must be
made not later than April 28, 2016.
Requests made after April 28, 2016
might not be able to be accommodated.
Due to security considerations, two
valid, government issued photo
identifications must be presented to
gain entrance to the Headquarters
building. It is recommended that
attendees arrive to the Headquarters
building no later than 30 minutes ahead
of the scheduled SHC meeting for the
security screening process. The
Headquarters building is accessible by
taxi and public transportation. Parking
in the vicinity of the building is
extremely limited and not guaranteed.
Additional information is at
www.uscg.mil/imo/.
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The Department will accept
comments from the public up to June 3,
2016.
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–2016–0018’’ in
the Search field. Then click the
‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete
the comment form.
• Email: PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.
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 PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department
of State, CA/PPT/S/L 44132 Mercure
Cir, P.O. Box 1227, Sterling, VA 20166–
1227, or at PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Title of Information Collection:
Application for a U.S. Passport.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0004.
• 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).
• Form Number: DS–11.
• Respondents: Individuals or
Households.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
11,763,831.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
11,763,831.
• Average Time per Response: 85
Minutes.
• Total Estimated Burden Time:
16,665,427 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
DATES:
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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 DS–11 solicits data necessary for
Passport Services to issue a United
States passport (book and/or card
format) pursuant to authorities granted
to the Secretary of State by 22 U.S.C.
211a et seq. and E.O. 11295 (August 5,
1966) for the issuance of passports to
U.S. nationals.
The issuance of U.S. passports
requires the determination of identity,
nationality, and entitlement with
reference to the provisions of Title III of
the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA) (8 U.S.C. 1401–1504), the 14th
Amendment to the Constitution of the
United States, other applicable treaties
and laws, and implementing regulations
at 22 CFR parts 50 and 51. The specific
regulations pertaining to the
Application for a U.S. Passport are at 22
CFR 51.20 through 51.28.
Methodology:
The information collected on the DS–
11 is used to facilitate the issuance of
passports to U.S. citizens and nationals.
The primary purpose of soliciting the
information is to establish citizenship,
identity, and entitlement to the issuance
of the U.S. passport or related service,
and to properly administer and enforce
the laws pertaining to the issuance
thereof.
Passport Services collects information
from U.S. citizens and non-citizen
nationals when they complete and
submit the Application for a U.S.
Passport. Passport applicants can either
download the DS–11 from the internet
or obtain one from an Acceptance
Facility/Passport Agency. The form
must be completed and executed at an
acceptance facility or passport agency,
and submitted with evidence of
citizenship and identity.
Additional information:
The proposed renewal of the DS–11
includes an advisory on the instructions
that lawful permanent resident cards
(green cards) that are submitted with
Form DS–11 will be forwarded to U.S.
Citizen and Immigration Services if the
applicant is found to be a U.S. citizen.
This advisory is consistent with an
arrangement between the Department of
State and the Department of Homeland
Security, as green cards are property of
the Department of Homeland Security.
The proposed renewal of Form DS–11
also includes a new instruction to
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applicants requiring submission of a
photocopy of the applicant’s evidence of
U.S. citizenship, in addition to the
official or certified copy that is currently
required. The official or certified copy
will continue to be used to determine
whether the applicant has a valid claim
to U.S. citizenship. The photocopy will
be retained by the Department so that
the Department has a complete and
accurate record of what the applicant
submitted with his or her U.S. passport
application. Evidence of U.S.
citizenship, however, is only annotated
on the application, and a certified copy
is generally not retained. The
Department considered different
alternatives to having the applicant
submit a photocopy in addition to the
official or certified copy; however, none
of these alternatives were logistically
feasible or cost effective. Based on a
resource analysis study, the additional
costs for labor, equipment, supplies,
facility modifications and obtaining
additional space makes it not feasible
for the Department to make photocopies
of primary citizenship evidence without
significantly affecting agency operations
and passport processing times. The
Department determined that adding the
requirement for a photocopy of the
applicant’s evidence of U.S. citizenship
is the only feasible way to create a
complete record of the documentation
submitted with applications. The
Department also believes that retaining
copies of applicants’ evidence of U.S.
citizenship will help the Department
develop and deliver online passport
applicant services. Applicants currently
submit a photocopy of their photo
identification.
The Privacy Act statement has been
amended to clarify that an applicant’s
failure to provide his or her Social
Security number may result in the
denial of an application, consistent with
Section 32101 of the Fixing America’s
Surface Transportation Act (Pub. L.
114–94) which authorizes the
Department to deny U.S. passport
applications when the applicant failed
to include his or her Social Security
number. It also makes clear that failure
to include one’s Social Security number
may also subject the applicant to a
penalty enforced by the International
Revenue Service. These requirements
and the underlying legal authorities are
further described on page 3 of the
instructions titled ‘‘Federal Tax Law’’
which has also been amended to
include a reference to Public Law 114–
94.
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Dated: March 18, 2016.
Brenda S. Sprague,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport
Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Department of State.
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. AB 55 (Sub-No. 759X)]
CSX Transportation, Inc.—
Discontinuance of Service
Exemption—in Greenbrier and Fayette
Counties, W. Va.
CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), filed
a verified notice of exemption under 49
CFR part 1152 subpart F—Exempt
Abandonments and Discontinuances of
Service to discontinue service over an
approximately 6.0-mile rail line on its
Southern Region, Huntington Division,
Sewell Valley Subdivision, Engineering
C&O Division, from milepost CAF 21.0
to milepost CAF 27.0, near Rainelle, in
Greenbrier and Fayette Counties, W. Va.
(the Line). The Line traverses U.S.
Postal Service Zip Code 25962, and
includes the station of Rainelle Jct., at
milepost CAF 21.0 (FSAC 83044/OPSL
62375).
CSXT has certified that: (1) No local
freight traffic has moved over the Line
for at least two years; (2) because the
Line is not a through line, no overhead
traffic has operated or needs to be
rerouted; (3) no formal complaint filed
by a user of rail service on the Line (or
by a state or local government entity
acting on behalf of such user) regarding
cessation of service over the Line is
pending either with the Surface
Transportation Board or any U.S.
District Court or has been decided in
favor of a complainant within the twoyear period; and (4) the requirements at
49 CFR 1105.12 (newspaper
publication) and 49 CFR 1152.50(d)(1)
(notice to governmental agencies) have
been met.
As a condition to this exemption, any
employee adversely affected by the
discontinuance of service shall be
protected under Oregon Short Line
Railroad—Abandonment Portion
Goshen Branch Between Firth &
Ammon, in Bingham & Bonneville
Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). To
address whether this condition
adequately protects affected employees,
a petition for partial revocation under
49 U.S.C. 10502(d) must be filed.
Provided no formal expression of
intent to file an offer of financial
assistance (OFA) to subsidize continued
rail service has been received, this
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9508]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for
a U.S. Passport
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 June
3, 2016.
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-2016-0018'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
Email: PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.
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 PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State,
CA/PPT/S/L 44132 Mercure Cir, P.O. Box 1227, Sterling, VA 20166-1227,
or at PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: Application for a U.S.
Passport.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0004.
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).
Form Number: DS-11.
Respondents: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,763,831.
Estimated Number of Responses: 11,763,831.
Average Time per Response: 85 Minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 16,665,427 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
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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 DS-11 solicits data necessary for Passport Services to issue a
United States passport (book and/or card format) pursuant to
authorities granted to the Secretary of State by 22 U.S.C. 211a et seq.
and E.O. 11295 (August 5, 1966) for the issuance of passports to U.S.
nationals.
The issuance of U.S. passports requires the determination of
identity, nationality, and entitlement with reference to the provisions
of Title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C.
1401-1504), the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United
States, other applicable treaties and laws, and implementing
regulations at 22 CFR parts 50 and 51. The specific regulations
pertaining to the Application for a U.S. Passport are at 22 CFR 51.20
through 51.28.
Methodology:
The information collected on the DS-11 is used to facilitate the
issuance of passports to U.S. citizens and nationals. The primary
purpose of soliciting the information is to establish citizenship,
identity, and entitlement to the issuance of the U.S. passport or
related service, and to properly administer and enforce the laws
pertaining to the issuance thereof.
Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-
citizen nationals when they complete and submit the Application for a
U.S. Passport. Passport applicants can either download the DS-11 from
the internet or obtain one from an Acceptance Facility/Passport Agency.
The form must be completed and executed at an acceptance facility or
passport agency, and submitted with evidence of citizenship and
identity.
Additional information:
The proposed renewal of the DS-11 includes an advisory on the
instructions that lawful permanent resident cards (green cards) that
are submitted with Form DS-11 will be forwarded to U.S. Citizen and
Immigration Services if the applicant is found to be a U.S. citizen.
This advisory is consistent with an arrangement between the Department
of State and the Department of Homeland Security, as green cards are
property of the Department of Homeland Security.
The proposed renewal of Form DS-11 also includes a new instruction
to applicants requiring submission of a photocopy of the applicant's
evidence of U.S. citizenship, in addition to the official or certified
copy that is currently required. The official or certified copy will
continue to be used to determine whether the applicant has a valid
claim to U.S. citizenship. The photocopy will be retained by the
Department so that the Department has a complete and accurate record of
what the applicant submitted with his or her U.S. passport application.
Evidence of U.S. citizenship, however, is only annotated on the
application, and a certified copy is generally not retained. The
Department considered different alternatives to having the applicant
submit a photocopy in addition to the official or certified copy;
however, none of these alternatives were logistically feasible or cost
effective. Based on a resource analysis study, the additional costs for
labor, equipment, supplies, facility modifications and obtaining
additional space makes it not feasible for the Department to make
photocopies of primary citizenship evidence without significantly
affecting agency operations and passport processing times. The
Department determined that adding the requirement for a photocopy of
the applicant's evidence of U.S. citizenship is the only feasible way
to create a complete record of the documentation submitted with
applications. The Department also believes that retaining copies of
applicants' evidence of U.S. citizenship will help the Department
develop and deliver online passport applicant services. Applicants
currently submit a photocopy of their photo identification.
The Privacy Act statement has been amended to clarify that an
applicant's failure to provide his or her Social Security number may
result in the denial of an application, consistent with Section 32101
of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (Pub. L. 114-94)
which authorizes the Department to deny U.S. passport applications when
the applicant failed to include his or her Social Security number. It
also makes clear that failure to include one's Social Security number
may also subject the applicant to a penalty enforced by the
International Revenue Service. These requirements and the underlying
legal authorities are further described on page 3 of the instructions
titled ``Federal Tax Law'' which has also been amended to include a
reference to Public Law 114-94.
Dated: March 18, 2016.
Brenda S. Sprague,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Department of State.
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