The collection is used to document the birth abroad of children to a U.S. citizen parent(s) who transmit U.S. citizenship to their children automatically at birth.
US Code:
22 USC 2705
Name of Law: Documentation of citizenship
US Code:
8 USC 1401
Name of Law: Nationals and citizens of United States at birth
The average number of respondents has increased from 68,627 to 71,275. As a result of this increase in respondents, the hour burden has increased from 22,876 to 23,758.
The costs to the government have changed because the method for determining the cost to the government estimations has changed since the last renewal so that the methodology is now consistent with cost estimation processes used throughout the Department of State.
The cost burden to respondents went from $0 to $1,151,075.10 because during the last renewal we did not calculate the cost burden to respondents to submit the application.
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.