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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 230 (Friday, November 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 94867-94868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28038]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12580]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
a U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals: Correction, Name Change to 
Passport Issued 1 Year Ago or Less, and Limited Passport Replacement

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 of State will accept comments from the public up 
to January 28, 2025.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2024-0039 in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form. Email and regular mail options have been suspended to centralize 
receiving and addressing all comments in a timely manner.
    Email: [email protected].
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in the email subject line.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Application for a U.S. 
Passport for Eligible Individuals: Correction, Name Change to Passport 
Issued 1 Year Ago or Less, and Limited Passport Replacement.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0160.
     Type of Request: Revision 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-5504.
     Respondents: Individuals or Households.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 767,500.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 767,500.
     Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 511,700 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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 Application for a U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals: 
Correction, Name Change to Passport Issued 1 Year Ago or Less, and 
Limited Passport Replacement (form DS-5504) is used by current passport 
holders who are

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eligible to re-apply for a passport at no cost.

Methodology

    Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non-
citizen nationals when they complete and submit the Application for a 
U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals: Correction, Name Change to 
Passport Issued 1 Year Ago or Less, and Limited Passport Replacement 
(form DS-5504). Passport applicants can either download the DS-5504 
from the internet or obtain the form from an acceptance facility/
passport agency. The form must be completed, signed, and be submitted 
by mail (or in person at Passport Agencies domestically or U.S. 
embassies/consulates overseas).

Amanda E Smith,
Managing Director for Passport Support Operations, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Passport Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-28038 Filed 11-27-24; 8:45 am]
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