Federal Register #Public Notice 13105

Proposed Revision to Information Collection for Hague Convention Child Abduction Applications

This opportunity involves a proposed revision to an information collection process by the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services. - Government Buyer: - Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the Application Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction - Forms involved: DS3013, DS3013S, DS3013P - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors mentioned - Unique Requirements: - The collection is used by parents or legal guardians seeking assistance for the return or access to children wrongfully removed or retained outside their habitual residence - The notice requests feedback to improve the information collection process - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or technical specifications are listed

Description

The Department of State has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This collection involves the Application Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, used by parents or legal guardians seeking the return of or access to a child alleged to have been wrongfully removed or retained outside the child's habitual residence. The application collects information about the applicant, the child, and the person alleged to have wrongfully removed or retained the child, as well as the circumstances and legal justification for the request. The Department of State uses this information to assist in locating the child and facilitating their return or access under the Convention. Public comments on this collection are requested by October 13, 2026.

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