The information collected on the DS-82
is used primarily to facilitate the issuance of U.S. passports to
U.S. nationals. The primary purpose for soliciting the information
is to establish nationality, identity, and entitlement to the
issuance of a U.S. passport, and to properly administer and enforce
the laws pertaining to the issuance thereof.
US Code:
8 USC
1104 Name of Law: Powers and Duties of the Secretary of
State
US Code: 22
USC 211a Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
EO: EO 11295 Name/Subject of EO: Rules governing the
granting, issuing, and verifying of United States passports
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.