30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Questionnaire-Loss of United States Nationality; Attestations, 67419 [2023-21311]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 188 / Friday, September 29, 2023 / Notices Pools and WAC Pools with an issue date on or after October 1, 2023. David Parrish, Chief, Secondary Market Division. DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12197] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Questionnaire—Loss of United States Nationality; Attestations [FR Doc. 2023–21549 Filed 9–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice:12200] International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) Meeting Notice; Closed Meeting In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(2), the Department of State announces a meeting of the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) to take place on October 31, 2023, at the Department of State, Washington, DC. Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1009(d), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), it has been determined that this Board meeting will be closed to the public because the Board will be reviewing and discussing matters properly classified in accordance with Executive Order 13526. The purpose of the ISAB is to provide the Department with a continuing source of independent advice on all aspects of arms control, disarmament, nonproliferation, outer space, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, the national security aspects of associated technologies, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy. The agenda for this meeting will include classified discussions related to the Board’s ongoing studies on current U.S. policy and issues regarding arms control, international security, nuclear proliferation, associated technologies, climate and energy security. For more information, contact Michelle Dover, Executive Director of the International Security Advisory Board, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, telephone: (202) 736–4930. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Michelle E. Dover, Executive Director, International Security Advisory Board, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–21472 Filed 9–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–27–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:46 Sep 28, 2023 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 up to October 30, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Questionnaire—Loss of United States Nationality; Attestations. • 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: 4,850. • Estimated Number of Responses: 4,850. • Average Time per Response: 43 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,475 hours. • Frequency: Variable by country. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary, but if not completed, will not be eligible to request a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States 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 SUMMARY: Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00195 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 67419 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 information requested on the DS–4079, ‘‘Questionnaire—Loss of Nationality,’’ is to assist the Department of State in determining whether a person who requests a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States based on performance of a potentially expatriating act as defined in Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 349(a)(1)–(5) (8 U.S.C. 1481) or other applicable statutes has met all legal requirements necessary for the U.S. Department of State to approve the request and issue a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States in the requester’s name. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 104 (8 U.S.C. 1104); INA section 349 (8 U.S.C. 1481); INA section 350 (8 U.S.C. 1482) [repealed]; INA section 351 (8 U.S.C. 1483); INA section 356 (8 U.S.C. 1488); INA section 358 (8 U.S.C. 1501); and 22 CFR PART 50—Subpart C authorize the Department of State to collect this 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. Elizabeth M. Gracon, Managing Director, Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–21311 Filed 9–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 188 (Friday, September 29, 2023)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-21311]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12197]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Questionnaire--
Loss of United States Nationality; Attestations

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 up to October 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Questionnaire--Loss of 
United States Nationality; Attestations.
     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: 4,850.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,850.
     Average Time per Response: 43 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 3,475 hours.
     Frequency: Variable by country.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary, but if not completed, 
will not be eligible to request a Certificate of Loss of Nationality of 
the United States
    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 information requested on the DS-4079, 
``Questionnaire--Loss of Nationality,'' is to assist the Department of 
State in determining whether a person who requests a Certificate of 
Loss of Nationality of the United States based on performance of a 
potentially expatriating act as defined in Immigration and Nationality 
Act (INA) Section 349(a)(1)-(5) (8 U.S.C. 1481) or other applicable 
statutes has met all legal requirements necessary for the U.S. 
Department of State to approve the request and issue a Certificate of 
Loss of Nationality of the United States in the requester's name. 
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 104 (8 U.S.C. 1104); INA 
section 349 (8 U.S.C. 1481); INA section 350 (8 U.S.C. 1482) 
[repealed]; INA section 351 (8 U.S.C. 1483); INA section 356 (8 U.S.C. 
1488); INA section 358 (8 U.S.C. 1501); and 22 CFR PART 50--Subpart C 
authorize the Department of State to collect this 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.

Elizabeth M. Gracon,
Managing Director, Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-21311 Filed 9-28-23; 8:45 am]
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