Federal Register: November 26, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 229)

DOCID: fr26no08-121 FR Doc E8-28195

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

State Department

DOCUMENT ID: [Public Notice: 6440]

NOTICE: NOTICES

DOCID: fr26no08-121

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS 5507, Affidavit of Parentage, Physical Presence and Support, (New--OMB No. 1405-XXXX)

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from November 26, 2008.

DOCUMENT 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. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

  • Title of Information Collection: DS 5507, Affidavit of Parentage, Physical Presence and Support
  • OMB Control Number: NewOMB No. 1405XXXX
  • Type of Request: New Collection
  • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS)
  • Form Number: DS5507
  • Respondents: United States Citizens
  • Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,026
  • Estimated Number of Responses: 15,026
  • Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes
  • Total Estimated Burden: 7,513 hours
  • Frequency: On Occasion
  • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary

    SUMMARY:

    Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

  • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
  • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 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 technology.

    Abstract of proposed collection: The purpose of the information collection is to determine if U.S. citizen/national parent(s) possesses the requisite prior physical presence or residence in the United States prior to their child's birth to transmit U.S. citizenship (or U.S. non citizen nationality) to the child; to establish parentage of the child, and to fulfill the requirements of 8 U.S.C. 1409(a) which requires a written statement of financial support to be provided by U.S. citizen fathers for children born out of wedlock.

    Methodology: The information is collected in person, by fax, or via mail. The Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently exploring options to make this information collection available electronically.

    Dated: November 17, 2008.
    Mary Ellen Hickey,
    Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E828195 Filed 112508; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 471006P

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

    Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Derek A. Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/PRI), U.S. Department of State, SA 29, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on (202) 736 9028 or ASKPRI@state.gov.

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