60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for a U.S. Passport, 51435-51436 [2021-19835]
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title, and the OMB control number in
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Title of Information Collection:
Application for a U.S. Passport:
Corrections, Name Change Within 1
Year of Passport Issuance, And Limited
Passport Holders.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0160.
• Type of Request: Revision of a
Currently Approved Collection.
• Originating Office: Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Passport Services (CA/
PPT).
• Form Number: DS–5504.
• Respondents: Individuals or
Households.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
138,000.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
138,000.
• Average Time per Response: 40
minutes.
• Total Estimated Burden Time:
92,000 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.
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Abstract of Proposed Collection
The Application for a U.S. Passport:
Corrections, Name Change Within 1
Year of Passport Issuance, And Limited
Passport Holders (DS–5504) is the form
used by current passport holders who
need to re-apply for a passport, at no
charge.
This form has been amended based on
a change in Department policy. The
Department’s new policy permits
passport applicants to select the gender
marker on their passport without
presenting medical documentation of
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gender transition. This policy change
includes updating forms to add a third
gender marker ‘‘X’’ for applicants
identifying as non-binary, intersex, and/
or gender non-conforming (in addition
to the existing ‘‘M’’ and ‘‘F’’ gender
markers).
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effect and will be published in the
Federal Register.
Dated: August 25, 2021.
Antony J. Blinken,
Secretary of State.
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Methodology
Passport Services collects information
from U.S. citizens and non-citizen
nationals when they complete and
submit the DS–5504, ‘‘Application for a
U.S. Passport: Corrections, Name
Change Within 1 Year of Passport
Issuance, And Limited Passport
Holders’’. Passport applicants can either
download the DS–5504 from the
internet or obtain the form from an
Acceptance Facility/Passport Agency.
The form must be completed, signed,
and be submitted by mail (or in person
at Passport Agencies domestically or
embassies/consulates overseas).
Rachel M. Arndt,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Passport Services,
Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Delegation of Authority No. 517]
Delegation of Authority Under
Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10043
To Determine That an Applicant’s
Entry is in the National Interest
By virtue of the authority vested in
the Secretary of State by the laws of the
United States, including Section 1 of the
State Department Basic Authorities Act,
as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a) and the
Presidential Proclamation of May 29,
2020 titled Suspension of Entry as
Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and
Researchers From the People’s Republic
of China, I hereby delegate to the
Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs,
to the extent authorized by law, the
authority under section 2(a)(vii) of said
Presidential Proclamation to determine
that an applicant’s entry into the United
States would be in the national interest.
The Secretary, Deputy Secretary,
Deputy Secretary for Management and
Resources, and the Under Secretary for
Management may exercise any function
or authority delegated by this
delegation. The authorities delegated
herein may be re-delegated, to the extent
authorized by law.
This Delegation of Authority does not
supersede or otherwise affect any other
delegation of authority currently in
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11487]
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.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to
November 15, 2021.
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–2021–0020’’ in
the Search field. Then click the
‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete
the comment form. Email and regular
mail options have been suspended to
centralize receiving and addressing all
comments in a timely manner.
• 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 Passport-Form-Comments@State.gov.
You must include the DS form number
(if applicable), information collection
title, and the OMB control number in
the email subject line.
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 Program Management and
Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO).
• Form Number: DS–11.
SUMMARY:
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• Respondents: Individuals or
Households.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
9,217,667.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
9,217,667.
• Average Time per Response: 85
minutes.
• Total Estimated Burden Time:
13,058,362 hours.
• Frequency: On occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to
Obtain or Retain 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 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 Executive Order (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.
This form has been amended based on
a change in Department policy. The
Department’s new policy permits
passport applicants to select the gender
marker on their passport without
presenting medical documentation of
gender transition. This policy change
includes updating forms to add a third
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17:08 Sep 14, 2021
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gender marker ‘‘X’’ for applicants
identifying as non-binary, intersex, and/
or gender non-conforming (in addition
to the existing ‘‘M’’ and ‘‘F’’ gender
markers).
services that are in force with respect to
the United States.
DATES: October 26, 2021 at midnight
EST: Deadline for submission of
comments.
Methodology
ADDRESSES:
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 a U.S. passport, 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 or U.S.
embassy/consulate abroad. The form
must be completed and executed at an
acceptance facility, passport agency, or
U.S. embassy/consulate (if abroad), and
submitted with evidence of citizenship
and identity.
Rachel M. Arndt,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Passport Services,
Department of State.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
[Docket Number USTR–2021–0016]
Request for Comments on Significant
Foreign Trade Barriers for the National
Trade Estimate Report
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Office of the United
States Trade Representative (USTR),
through the Trade Policy Staff
Committee (TPSC), publishes the
National Trade Estimate Report on
Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report)
each year. USTR invites comments to
assist it and the TPSC in identifying
significant barriers to U.S. exports of
goods and services, U.S. foreign direct
investment, and the protection and
enforcement of intellectual property
rights for inclusion in the NTE Report.
USTR also will consider responses to
this notice as part of the annual review
of the operation and effectiveness of all
U.S. trade agreements regarding
telecommunications products and
SUMMARY:
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USTR strongly prefers
electronic submissions made through
the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov (Regulations.gov).
The instructions for submitting
comments are in section IV below. The
docket number is USTR–2021–0016. For
alternatives to online submissions,
please contact Spencer Smith at
Spencer.L.Smith2@ustr.eop.gov or (202)
395–2974 before transmitting a
comment and in advance of the
deadline.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Spencer Smith at Spencer.L.Smith2@
ustr.eop.gov or (202) 395–2974.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 181 of the Trade Act of 1974
as amended (19 U.S.C. 2241), requires
USTR annually to publish the NTE
Report, which sets out an inventory of
the most significant foreign barriers
affecting U.S. exports of goods and
services, including agricultural
commodities, U.S. intellectual property,
U.S. foreign direct investment by U.S.
persons, especially if such investment
has implications for trade in goods or
services, and U.S. electronic commerce.
The inventory facilitates U.S.
negotiations aimed at reducing or
eliminating these barriers and is a
valuable tool in enforcing U.S. trade
laws and strengthening the rules-based
trading system. You can find the 2021
NTE Report on USTR’s website at
https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/
press-office/reports-and-publications.
To ensure compliance with the statutory
mandate for the NTE Report and the
Administration’s commitment to focus
on the most significant foreign trade
barriers, USTR will take comments in
response to this notice into account in
deciding which restrictions to include
in the NTE Report.
II. Topics on Which the TPSC Seeks
Information
To assist USTR in preparing the NTE
Report, commenters should submit
information related to one or more of
the following categories of foreign trade
barriers:
1. Import policies. Examples include
tariffs and other import charges,
quantitative restrictions, import
licensing, pre-shipment inspection,
customs barriers and shortcomings in
trade facilitation or in valuation
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11487]
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
November 15, 2021.
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-2021-0020'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form. Email and regular mail options have been suspended to centralize
receiving and addressing all comments in a timely manner.
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 [email protected]. You must include the DS form number (if
applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number
in the email subject line.
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 Program Management and Operational Support (CA/PPT/
S/PMO).
Form Number: DS-11.
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Respondents: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,217,667.
Estimated Number of Responses: 9,217,667.
Average Time per Response: 85 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 13,058,362 hours.
Frequency: On occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 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 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 Executive Order (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.
This form has been amended based on a change in Department policy.
The Department's new policy permits passport applicants to select the
gender marker on their passport without presenting medical
documentation of gender transition. This policy change includes
updating forms to add a third gender marker ``X'' for applicants
identifying as non-binary, intersex, and/or gender non-conforming (in
addition to the existing ``M'' and ``F'' gender markers).
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 a U.S. passport, 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
or U.S. embassy/consulate abroad. The form must be completed and
executed at an acceptance facility, passport agency, or U.S. embassy/
consulate (if abroad), and submitted with evidence of citizenship and
identity.
Rachel M. Arndt,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-19835 Filed 9-14-21; 8:45 am]
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