Bureau of Consular Affairs; Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

摘要

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 on or before May 6, 1998. The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted to OMB: Type of Request: Reinstatement with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs. Title of Information Collection: Birth Affidavit. Frequency: On occasion. Form Number: DSJP-10A. Respondents: Applicants who cannot submit an acceptable birth certificate. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000. Average Hours Per Response: 15 minutes. Total Estimated Burden: 12,500 hours. Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency functions. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques or oth