Federal Register #14050177

State Department Requests Public Comment on Passport Demand Forecasting Survey

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate, is seeking public comment on its proposed 'Passport Demand Forecasting Survey' information collection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs - Passport Services Directorate - Purpose: - Request for public feedback on a survey methodology, not a procurement of products or services - Survey will collect data monthly from a nationally representative sample of U.S. citizens and nationals - Estimated 24,000 respondents annually - Data collected will include passport demand, anticipated travel, and demographic information - Results will inform staffing, resource allocation, and budget planning for passport services - No OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are mentioned - No unique technical or product requirements; this is an information collection notice only

Description

The Department of State has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This collection involves a Passport Demand Forecasting Survey conducted monthly to gather data from a nationally representative sample of U.S. citizens and nationals about passport demand, anticipated travel, and demographic profiles. The survey aids Passport Services in staffing, resource allocation, and budget planning. Public comments are requested within 30 days to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection.

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