Proposed Rules. Notice

Agency: Department of State
Action: Notice
Citation: FR Doc. 02-1805 · Public Notice 3894

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, without change, of 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/Registration. Frequency: On Occasion. Form Number: DS-11. Respondents: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6.5 million. Average Hours Per Response: 1/3 hr. (20 minutes). Total Estimated Burden: 2,166,666 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. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents may be obtained from Margaret A. Dickson, CA/PPT/FO/FC, Department of State, 2401 E Street, NW, Room H904, Washington, D.C. 20522, and at 202-663-2460. Public comments and questions should be directed to the State Department Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20530, who may be reached on 202-395-3897. Dated: December 20, 2001. Georgia A. Rogers, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 02-1805 Filed 1-23-02; 8:45 am]