Approved with change. State agrees to ensure future contractors include a non-response bias study and agree to make needed data adjustments according to the results of that study. Any change in incentives necessitates a change to this approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
16,000
0
0
2,667
0
0
0
0
0
The Department is conducting a Passport Demand Study to address recent significant changes in U.S. Passport demand resulting from §7209 of the IRTPA, enacted on 12/17/04, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to develop and implement a plan to require U.S. citizens to present a passport or other sufficient documentation of identity and citizenship when entering the U.S.
US Code:
8 USC 1185
Name of Law: Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, Section 7209
US Code:
22 USC 1474(17)
Name of Law: Additional authority of Secretary of State or other Government agency authorized to administer provi
US Code:
5 USC 3109
Name of Law: Employment of experts and consultants; temporary or intermittent
US Code: 8 USC 1185 Name of Law: Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act
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.