The agency must
respond to all comments received, including comments related to the
passport application but not directly referring to the ICR. In
particular, the agency must respond to the comment submitted by
Stephen Krueger and John G. Hines. In addition, the agency must
include the cost of photos and mailing in its estimate of
costs.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
07/31/2001
8,411,550
0
4,400,000
2,803,850
0
1,466,666
504,693,000
0
240,240,000
This data is necessary to establish
the applicant's citizenship and identity and for Passport Services
to determine entitlement to the issuance of a US passport. The
information solicited is used in administering responsibilities of
the Department under 8 USC 1401, 22 USC 211a-217a, EO 11295, 26 USC
6039E, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.