[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 199 (Monday, October 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62595-62596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25249]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 8060]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Passport Demand
Forecasting Study
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection 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 this collection from all interested
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow
30 days for public comment.
DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) up to November 14, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following
methods:
Email: [email protected]. You must include the
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control
number in the subject line of your message.
Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department
of State.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct 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 Office of Passport Services at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: Passport Demand
Forecasting Study.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0177.
Type of Request: Reinstatement of a previous collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs/Passport
Services (CA/PPT).
Form Number: SV2012-0006.
Respondents: A national representative sample of U.S.
citizens, U.S. nationals, and any other categories of individuals that
are entitled to a U.S. passport product.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,000 survey respondents
per month.
Estimated Number of Responses: 48,000 survey responses per
year.
Average Time Per Response: approx. 10 minutes per survey.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,000 hours.
Frequency: Monthly.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
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 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
(IRTPA) calls for the Secretary of Homeland Security, along with the
Secretary of State, to develop and implement a plan that requires
sufficient documentation of identity and citizenship to be shown when
entering the United States. The requirement that requires sufficient
documentation of identity and citizenship to be shown when entering the
United States along with other socio-demographic variables has left the
future demand for U.S. passport products as undefined. The ambiguity of
passport demand has resulted in Passport Services (CA/PPT) having an
urgent need to obtain regular statistical data on issues that focuses
on and are related to passport applications and travel. In support of
these efforts, CA/PPT will conduct monthly forecasts of passport
demand. The data gathered from the Passport Demand Forecasting Study
will be used to monitor, assess, and forecast passport demand on a
continuous basis.
Methodology:
CA/PPT is conducting a Passport Demand Forecast Study that includes
monthly surveys that will gather data from a national representative
sample of U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and any other categories of
individuals that are entitled to a U.S. passport product. Methodologies
can include mail, web/internet, telephone, and mixed-mode
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surveys to ensure that Passport Services reaches the appropriate
audience and leverages the best research method obtain valid responses.
The survey data will cover an estimated 48,000 respondents annually and
will include topics covering passport demand, travel, and socio-
demographic variables of interest to the United States Department of
State.
Dated: September 27, 2012.
Rachel M. Arndt,
Managing Director (Acting), Passport Support Operations, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-25249 Filed 10-12-12; 8:45 am]
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