60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child Under Age 16, 67857 [2023-21704]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 189 / Monday, October 2, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 12181] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of Exigent/ Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child Under Age 16 Notice of request for public comments. 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 December 1, 2023. 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–2023–0029 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. • Email: 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: Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child under Age 16. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0216. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services (CA/ PPT). • Form Number: DS–5525. • Respondents: Individuals or Households. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 28,933. • Estimated Number of Responses: 28,933. • Average Time per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 14,467 hours per year. • Frequency: On occasion. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:41 Sep 29, 2023 Jkt 262001 • 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 information collected on the DS– 5525, Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child under Age 16, is used in conjunction with the DS–11, Application for a U.S. Passport. The DS–5525 can serve as the statement describing exigent or special family circumstances, which is required if written consent of the non-applying parent or guardian cannot be obtained when the passport application is executed for a child under age 16. Methodology Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-citizen nationals when they complete and submit the DS–5525, Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child under Age 16. Passport applicants can either download the DS–5525 from the internet or obtain the form from an acceptance facility/passport agency. The form must be completed, signed, and submitted along with the applicant’s DS–11, Application for a U.S. Passport. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–21704 Filed 9–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67857 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12199] 60 Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Medical Clearance Update 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 December 1, 2023. 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–2023–0032’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: Monnajl@state.gov. • Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Medical Director, Office of Medical Clearances, Bureau of Medical Services, 2401 E Street NW, SA–1, Room H–242, Washington, DC 20522– 0101. • Fax: 202–647–0292, Attention: Medical Clearance Director. 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 Jennifer Monna who may be reached at 202–663–1657 or at Monnajl@ state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Medical Clearance Update. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0131. • Type of Request: Reinstatement of a discontinued collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Medical Services: MED/CP/CL. • Form Number: DS–3057. • Respondents: Contractors and eligible family members. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,782. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 189 (Monday, October 2, 2023)]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12181]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Statement of 
Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to 
a Child Under Age 16

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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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 
December 1, 2023.

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-2023-0029 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.
     Email: [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: Statement of Exigent/
Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child 
under Age 16.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0216.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport 
Services (CA/PPT).
     Form Number: DS-5525.
     Respondents: Individuals or Households.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 28,933.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 28,933.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 14,467 hours per year.
     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 information collected on the DS-5525, Statement of Exigent/
Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child 
under Age 16, is used in conjunction with the DS-11, Application for a 
U.S. Passport. The DS-5525 can serve as the statement describing 
exigent or special family circumstances, which is required if written 
consent of the non-applying parent or guardian cannot be obtained when 
the passport application is executed for a child under age 16.

Methodology

    Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-
citizen nationals when they complete and submit the DS-5525, Statement 
of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport 
to a Child under Age 16. Passport applicants can either download the 
DS-5525 from the internet or obtain the form from an acceptance 
facility/passport agency. The form must be completed, signed, and 
submitted along with the applicant's DS-11, Application for a U.S. 
Passport.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2023-21704 Filed 9-29-23; 8:45 am]
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