The agency must
provide greater detail as to why is it unable to provide an
electronic option for this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2006
03/31/2006
11/30/2002
75,000
0
70,000
6,250
0
17,500
0
0
0
It is necessary to submit a statement
(DS-64) with an application for a new passport for a new passport
when a valid or potentially valid passport cannot be
presented.
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.