30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Determination of Possible Loss of United States Citizenship, 10806-10807 [2020-03661]

Download as PDF 10806 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 37 / Tuesday, February 25, 2020 / Notices Number of respondents Modality of completion Average burden per response (minutes) Frequency of response Estimated total annual burden (hours) Average theoretical hourly cost amount (dollars) * Total annual opportunity cost (dollars) ** SSA–8508–BK (paper interview) ............. e8508 (electronic interview) ..................... 230 4,370 1 1 60 60 230 4,370 * 10.22 * 10.22 ** 2,351 ** 44,661 Totals ................................................ 4,600 ........................ ........................ 4,600 ........................ ** 47,012 * We based this figure on average DI payments, as reported in SSA’s disability insurance payment data. ** This figure does not represent actual costs that SSA is imposing on recipients of Social Security payments to complete this application; rather, these are theoretical opportunity costs for the additional time respondents will spend to complete the application. There is no actual charge to respondents to complete the application. Dated: February 19, 2020. Naomi Sipple, Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. 2020–03669 Filed 2–24–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SSA–2017–0046] Rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling 86–3(5) Social Security Administration. Notice of Rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling 86–3(5)— Martinez v. Heckler, 735 F.2d 795 (5th Cir. 1984) —Disability Program— Individuals Who Are Illiterate and Unable To Communicate in English— Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with 20 CFR 402.35(b)(2), 404.985(e)(4) and 416.1485(e)(4), the Commissioner of Social Security gives notice of the rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling (AR) 86–3(5). DATES: We will apply this rescission notice on April 27, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan O’Brien, Office of Disability Policy, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21235–6401, (410) 597–1632. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 1–800–772–1213, or TTY 1– 800–325–0778, or visit our internet site, Social Security Online, at https:// www.socialsecurity.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We use ARs in accordance with 20 CFR 402.35(b)(2), 404.985(a), (b), and 416.1485(a), (b) to explain how we apply a holding in a United States Court of Appeals decision that we determine conflicts with our interpretation of a provision of the Social Security Act (Act) or regulations when the Government has decided not to seek further review of that decision or is jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:34 Feb 24, 2020 Jkt 250001 unsuccessful on further review. As provided by 20 CFR 404.985(e)(4) and 416.1485(e)(4), we may rescind an AR as obsolete and apply our interpretation of the Act or regulations if we subsequently clarify, modify or revoke the regulation or ruling that was the subject of a circuit court holding that we determined conflicts with our interpretation of the Social Security Act or regulations. In 1984, in Martinez v. Heckler, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit considered the issue of whether the vocational rules 1 applicable to those individuals who were illiterate or unable to communicate in English were applicable to individuals who were illiterate and unable to communicate in English. The court concluded that because Mr. Martinez was both illiterate and unable to communicate in English, he did not fall within the criteria set forth in Rule 201.23 (sedentary, younger individual aged 18–44, illiterate or unable to communicate in English, unskilled or no work). The implication of the decision was that the rule did not apply to individuals who were both illiterate and unable to communicate in English. In response to the decision, we issued AR 86–3(5).2 In the ruling, we explained that we must make a finding on illiteracy and inability to communicate in English when both are alleged or appear to be in question for an individual residing in Texas, Mississippi, or Louisiana and seeking disability benefits or continuation of disability benefits under Title II or Title XVI. We clarified that if an individual aged 18 to 44 is limited to sedentary work with unskilled or no work history is found to be both illiterate and unable to communicate in English, we cannot apply the Rule 201.23 under the holding of the Martinez decision. We instructed adjudicators to use the vocational rules 1 See 20 CFR part 404 Subpart P Appendix 2. 86–3(5) applied only to cases in which the individual resided in Texas, Mississippi or Louisiana at the time of the determination or decision at any level of administrative review. 2 AR PO 00000 Frm 00160 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 only as guidance for decisionmaking in such cases. We also issued the same guidance for Rule 202.16 (light, younger individual aged 18–44, illiterate or unable to communicate in English, unskilled or no work) in the ruling. We are revising our rules to remove the education category inability to communicate in English on February 25, 2020. The revision will become effective on April 27, 2020. Because we are eliminating the education category ‘‘inability to communicate in English,’’ the instructions contained in AR 86– 3(5) will be obsolete as of that date. Consequently, we are rescinding AR 86– 3(5) effective on April 27, 2020. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Programs Nos. 96.001, Social Security— Disability Insurance; 96.002, Social Security—Retirement Insurance; 96.004, Social Security—Survivors Insurance; 96.006—Supplemental Security Income.) Dated: January 30, 2020. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security. [FR Doc. 2020–03201 Filed 2–24–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11033] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Determination of Possible Loss of United States Citizenship 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 37 / Tuesday, February 25, 2020 / Notices Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to March 26, 2020. 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, to Clifton Oliphant at SA–17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522–1710, who may be reached on 202–485–6020 or at OliphantCE@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Request for Determination of Possible Loss of United States Citizenship. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0178. • Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS). • Form Number: DS–4079. • Respondents: United States citizens. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,250. • Estimated Number of Responses: 3,250. • Average Time Per Response: 15 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 812 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary, but if not completed, may not obtain or retain benefits. 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 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:34 Feb 24, 2020 Jkt 250001 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 purpose of the DS–4079 questionnaire is to determine current citizenship status and the possibility of loss of United States citizenship. The information provided assists consular officers and the Department of State in determining if the U.S. citizen has lost his or her nationality by voluntarily performing an expatriating act with the intention of relinquishing United States nationality. 8 U.S.C. 1104, 1481 and 1501 are sources of authority pertaining to this collection of information. Methodology The Bureau of Consular Affairs will post this form on Department of State websites to give respondents the opportunity to complete the form online or print the form and fill it out manually and submit the form in person or by fax or mail. Scott Renner, Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2020–03661 Filed 2–24–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11051] Notice of Shipping Coordinating Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization Meeting The Department of State will conduct a meeting of the Shipping Coordinating Committee at 12 p.m. on March 23, 2020, in room 6i10–01-c 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 75th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee to be held at IMO Headquarters, United Kingdom, March 30 to April 3, 2020. The agenda items to be considered include: —Adoption of the agenda —Decisions of other bodies —Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments PO 00000 Frm 00161 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10807 —Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water —Air pollution prevention —Energy efficiency of ships —Reduction of GHG emissions from ships —Follow-up work emanating from the Action Plan to address marine plastic litter from ships —Identification and protection of Special Areas, ECAs and PSSAs —Pollution prevention and response —Reports of other sub-committees —Technical cooperation activities for the protection of the marine environment —Capacity-building for the implementation of new measures —Work programme of the Committee and subsidiary bodies —Application of the Committees’ Method of Work —Any other business —Consideration of the report of the Committee Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating capacity of the room. Upon request to the meeting coordinator, members of the public may also participate via teleconference. To facilitate the building security process, receive the teleconference number, and to request reasonable accommodation, those who plan to attend should contact the meeting coordinator, LCDR Staci Weist, by email at Eustacia.Y.Weist@uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 372–1376, or in writing at 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7509, Washington DC 20593–7509 not later than March 17, 2020, 5 days prior to the meeting. Requests made after March 17, 2020 might not be able to be accommodated. Please note that due to security considerations, two valid, government issued photo identifications must be presented to gain entrance to the Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building. The Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building is accessible by taxi, public transportation, and privately owned conveyance (upon request). In the case of inclement weather where the U.S. Government is closed or delayed, a public meeting may be conducted virtually. The meeting coordinator will confirm whether the virtual public meeting will be utilized. Members of the public can find out whether the U.S. Government is delayed E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10806-10807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03661]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11033]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Determination of Possible Loss of United States Citizenship

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.

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DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to March 26, 2020.

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: [email protected]. 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, to Clifton Oliphant at SA-17, 10th Floor, 
Washington, DC 20522-1710, who may be reached on 202-485-6020 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Request for Determination 
of Possible Loss of United States Citizenship.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0178.
     Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
     Form Number: DS-4079.
     Respondents: United States citizens.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,250.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 3,250.
     Average Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 812 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary, but if not completed, 
may not obtain or retain benefits.
    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 purpose of the DS-4079 questionnaire is to determine current 
citizenship status and the possibility of loss of United States 
citizenship. The information provided assists consular officers and the 
Department of State in determining if the U.S. citizen has lost his or 
her nationality by voluntarily performing an expatriating act with the 
intention of relinquishing United States nationality. 8 U.S.C. 1104, 
1481 and 1501 are sources of authority pertaining to this collection of 
information.

Methodology

    The Bureau of Consular Affairs will post this form on Department of 
State websites to give respondents the opportunity to complete the form 
online or print the form and fill it out manually and submit the form 
in person or by fax or mail.

Scott Renner,
Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2020-03661 Filed 2-24-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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