[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 206 (Thursday, October 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 63560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25017]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 8504]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for
Determination of Possible Loss of United States Citizenship
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 25, 2013.
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 Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/L), U.S. Department of State, SA-17,
10th Floor, Washington, DC 20522-1707, who may be reached at mailto:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: Request for Determination of
Possible Loss of United States Citizenship
OMB Control Number: No.1405-0178
Type of Request: Extend
Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas
Citizens Services (CA/OCS)
Form Number: DS-4079
Respondents: United States Citizens
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,729
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,729
Average Hours Per Response: 15 minutes
Total Estimated Burden: 432 hours
Frequency: On Occasion
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits
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 purpose of the DS-4079
questionnaire is to determine current citizenship status and the
possibility of loss of United States citizenship. The information
provided assists consular officers and the Department of State in
determining if the U.S. citizen has lost his or her nationality by
voluntarily performing an expatriating act with the intention of
relinquishing United States nationality. 8 U.S.C. 1501 grants authority
to collect this information.
Methodology: The Bureau of Consular Affairs will post this form on
Department of State Web sites to give respondents the opportunity to
complete the form online, or print the form and fill it out manually
and submit the form in person or by fax or mail.
Dated: October 1, 2013.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-25017 Filed 10-23-13; 8:45 am]
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