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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 88335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25871]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12576]

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for 
Authentications Service

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collections described below to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are requesting comments on these collections from all 
interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is 
to allow 30 days for public comment.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
December 9, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to: www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. You must 
include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB 
control number in any correspondence (if applicable). You may send 
requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in 
this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection 
instrument and supporting documents, to the following email address: 
[email protected]. You must include the DS form number 
and information collection title 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 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. 2024-25871 Filed 11-6-24; 8:45 am]
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