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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 83 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24483-24484]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09847]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 8709]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit 
Regarding a Change of Name

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 will accept comments from the public up to June 
30, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice 8709'' in the Search bar. If necessary, use 
the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov Mail: PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20520.
     Fax: (202) 485-6496 (include a cover sheet addressed to 
``PPT Forms Officer'' referencing the DS form number, information 
collection title, and OMB control number).
     Hand Delivery or Courier: PPT Forms Officer, U.S. 
Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520.

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    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and 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 information collection and 
supporting documents, to Passport Forms Management 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) 485-6373 or at PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Affidavit Regarding a 
Change of Name.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0133.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/PPT.
     Form Number: DS-60.
     Respondents: Individuals or Households.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 159,671 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 159,671 per year.
     Average Hours Per Response: 40 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 106,447 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 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 Affidavit Regarding a Change 
of Name 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 that a passport applicant has adopted a new 
name without formal court proceedings or by marriage and has publicly 
and exclusively used the adopted name over a period of time (at least 
five years).
    Methodology: When needed, the Affidavit Regarding a Change of Name 
is completed at the time a U.S. citizen applies for a U.S. passport.

     Dated: April 17, 2014.
Brenda Sprague,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2014-09847 Filed 4-29-14; 8:45 am]
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