[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4449-4450]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-00665]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9792]
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 February 13, 2017.
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/PMO), U.S. Department of State, 2201
C. St. NW., Washington, DC 20522, 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: 1405-0178.
Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
Form Number: DS-4079.
Respondents: United States Citizens.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Number of Responses: 600.
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Average Time per Response: 40 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 400 hours.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary, but if not completed,
may not 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.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-00665 Filed 1-12-17; 8:45 am]
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