60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Authentications Service, 68018 [2024-18819]
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entry special validation must also
submit a final itinerary detailing dates
and purpose of travel at least one month
(30 days) prior to each trip to the DPRK
while using their multi-entry special
validation U.S. passport. Failure to
provide the requested information may
result in denial of a special validation
to use a U.S. passport to travel to, in, or
through a restricted country or area.
Effective September 1, 2017, upon
determining that there is imminent
danger to the public health or physical
safety of U.S. travelers in the
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
(DPRK), the Secretary of State imposed
a passport restriction with respect to
travel to the DPRK. Such restriction was
further renewed in 2018, 2019, 2020,
2021, 2022, and most recently in 2023
for one year, effective September 1,
2023. The estimated number of
recipients represents the Department of
State’s estimate of the annual number of
special validations requests individuals
will submit who wish to use their U.S.
passport to travel to the DPRK, based on
the current number of requests
following the implementation of the
Secretary of State’s passport restriction.
At this time, there are no other countries
or areas that are the subject of passport
restrictions pursuant to 22 CFR 51.63.
application for a passport of such
applicants.
Donald Jacobson,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau
of Consular Affairs, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12503]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Request for
Authentications Service
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 of State will
accept comments from the public up to
October 21, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
Methodology
by any of the following methods:
• Web: Persons with access to the
Instructions for individuals seeking to
internet may comment on this notice by
apply for a special validation to use a
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can
U.S. passport to travel to, in, or through
search for the document by entering
a restricted country or area is posted on
‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2024–0030 in
a web page maintained by the
the Search field. Then click the
Department (travel.state.gov). The web
‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete
page directs applicants to submit the
the comment form. Email and regular
requested information via email to the
mail options have been suspended to
Passport Services Directorate
centralize receiving and addressing all
(PPTSpecialValidations@state.gov) or by comments in a timely manner.
mail to Special Validations, U.S.
Email: Passport-Form-Comments@
Department of State, CA/PPT/S/A/AP,
State.gov.
You must include the DS form
44132 Mercure Circle, P.O. Box 1227,
number (if applicable), information
Sterling, VA 20166–1227.
collection title, and the OMB control
Information collected in this manner
number in the email subject line.
will be used to facilitate the granting of
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION: • Title of
special validations to U.S. nationals
Information Collection: Request for
who are eligible. The primary purpose
Authentications Service.
of soliciting the information is to
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0254.
establish whether an applicant is within
• Type of Request: Renewal of a
one of the categories specified in the
currently approved collection.
regulations of the Department of State
• Originating Office: Bureau of
codified at 22 CFR 51.64(b), and
Consular Affairs, Passport Services,
therefore eligible to be issued a U.S.
Office of Program Management and
passport containing a special validation Operational Support (CA/PPT/S/PMO).
enabling him or her to make one or
• Form Number: DS–4194.
multiple entry round-trips to a restricted
• Respondents: Individuals,
country or area, and to facilitate the
Institutions, Government Agencies.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
60,734.
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• Estimated Number of Responses:
60,734.
• Average Time per Response: 10
minutes.
• Total Estimated Burden Time:
10,122 hours.
• Frequency: Information is requested
only when an applicant submits the
form to obtain a benefit.
• 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 Request for Authentications
Service is used to request
authentications services from the
Authentications Office of the U.S.
Department of State in the United
States. In accordance with 22 CFR part
131, the Office of Authentications
provides authentication services for
federal public documents that will be
used overseas. These services support
individuals, commercial organizations,
institutions, and federal and state
government agencies seeking to use
certain documents abroad.
Methodology
The form can be downloaded from
https://eforms.state.gov and can be
printed for manual signature and
submission by mail or hand-delivery.
Amanda E. Smith,
Managing Director for Passport Support
Operations, Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Passport Services, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12503]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Authentications Service
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 of State will accept comments from the public up
to October 21, 2024.
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-2024-0030 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:
Request for Authentications Service.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0254.
Type of Request: Renewal 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-4194.
Respondents: Individuals, Institutions, Government
Agencies.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,734.
Estimated Number of Responses: 60,734.
Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,122 hours.
Frequency: Information is requested only when an applicant
submits the form to obtain a benefit.
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 Request for Authentications Service is used to request
authentications services from the Authentications Office of the U.S.
Department of State in the United States. In accordance with 22 CFR
part 131, the Office of Authentications provides authentication
services for federal public documents that will be used overseas. These
services support individuals, commercial organizations, institutions,
and federal and state government agencies seeking to use certain
documents abroad.
Methodology
The form can be downloaded from https://eforms.state.gov and can be
printed for manual signature and submission by mail or hand-delivery.
Amanda E. Smith,
Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-18819 Filed 8-21-24; 8:45 am]
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