Polityka i handel międzynarodowy · 6.05.2002

Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services; Information Collection

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. Comments should be submitted to OMB within 60 days of the publication of this notice. The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted to OMB: Type of Request: Regular--extension of a currently approved collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/PPT/FO/FC. Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness. Frequency: On occasion. Form Number: DS-71. Respondents: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 120,000. Average Hours Per Response: \1/12\ hr. (5 min). Total Estimated Burden: 10,000. 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 c