Authorization to apply for a no-fee
passport and/or request for a visa is granted to those who can
verify U.S. citizenship and legitimate official travel needs. The
information collected on this form is shared with the Department of
State (DoS) and the embassy of the country to which the traveler is
going for the production of the needed travel documents.
Respondents include DoD civilians and military members and their
dependents traveling on official orders.
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.