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[Federal Register: March 27, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 59)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 3617]

 
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection (OMB #1405-
0020): DSP-82, Application for Passport by Mail

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. This process is 
conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    The following summarizes the information collection proposal 
submitted to OMB:
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/PPT/FO/FC.
    Title of Information Collection: Application for Passport by Mail.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    Form Number: DSP-82.
    Respondents: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,461,200.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1/4 hr. (15 min).
    Total Estimated Burden: 365,300.
    Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to:
    <bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency.
    <bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
    <bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public comments, or requests for 
additional information, regarding the collection listed in this notice 
should be directed to Margaret A. Dickson, CA/PPT/FO/FC, Department of 
State, 2401 E Street, NW., Room H904, Washington, DC 20522, and at 202-
663-2460.

    Dated: March 16, 2001.
Georgia Rogers,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 01-7549 Filed 3-26-01; 8:45 am]
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