60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-71, Affidavit of Identifying Witness, 1405-0088

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. <bullet> Title of Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness. <bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0088. <bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. <bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/PPT/ PMO/PC. <bullet> Form Number: DS-71. <bullet> Respondents: Individuals who are verifying identity of a passport applicant. <bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,000 per year. <bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 44,000 per year. <bullet> Average Hours Per Response: 5 min. <bullet> Total Estimated Burden: 3667 hours. <bullet> Frequency: On Occasion. <bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.