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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 32 (Thursday, February 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 9295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3700]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7800]

Thirty-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-71, 
Affidavit of Identifying Witness

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 following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying 
Witness.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0088.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/PPT/
PMO/PC.
     Form Number: DS-71.
     Respondents: Individuals who are verifying identity of a 
passport applicant.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 44,000 per year.
     Average Hours per Response: 5 min.
     Total Estimated Burden: 3667 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from February 16, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in 
the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collection and supporting documents from Passport Services, 
Passport Forms Management and Officer, U.S. Department of State, Office 
of Program Management and Operational Support, 2201 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202-663-2457 or at 
PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary to properly perform our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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,

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction 
with an application for a U.S. passport. It is used by Passport 
Services to collect information for the purpose of establishing the 
identity of the applicant. This application is completed by the 
identifying witness when the applicant is unable to establish his or 
her identity to the satisfaction of a person authorized to accept 
passport applications.
    Methodology:
    The Affidavit of Identifying Witness is submitted in conjunction 
with an application for a U.S. passport. Due to legislative mandates 
Form DS-0071 is only available at acceptance facilities and passport 
agencies. This form must be completed and signed in the presence of an 
authorized Passport Agent, Acceptance Agent, or Consular Officer.

    Dated: February 7, 2012.
Barry J. Conway,
Managing Director for Support Operations, Passport Services, Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-3700 Filed 2-15-12; 8:45 am]
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