Rules and Regulations. 30-Day Notice of Information Collection; Form DS-82, Application for Passport by Mail (formerly DSP-82) OMB #1405-0020

Agency: Department of State
Action: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection; Form DS-82, Application for Passport by Mail (formerly DSP-82) OMB #1405-0020
Citation: FR Doc. 02-1668 · Public Notice 3892

Summary

The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments should be submitted to OMB within 30 days of the publication of this notice. The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted to OMB: Type of Request: Regular—Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/PPT/FO/FC. Title of Information Collection: Application for Passport by Mail. Frequency: On occasion. Form Number: DS-82 (formerly DSP-82). Respondents: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.5 million. Average Hours Per Response: 1/4 hr. (15 minutes). Total Estimated Burden: 375,000 hours. Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology.