The information collected on the DS-3053 is used to facilitate the issuance of passports to U.S. citizens and nationals under the age of 16. The primary purpose of soliciting the information is to ensure that both parents and/or all guardians consent to the issuance of a passport to a minor under the age 16, except where one parent has sole custody or there are exigent or special family circumstances.
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 113 Section 1000 (a)(7)),
Name of Law: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2000 and 2001
US Code:
22 USC 211a
Name of Law: Authority to grant, issue, and verify passports
US Code:
8 USC 1104
Name of Law: Powers and duties of Secretary of State
US Code:
18 USC 1542-1544
Name of Law: False statement in application and use of passport
US Code:
22 USC 6039E
Name of Law: Information concerning resident status
15. Demand forecast projections, by their nature, will have some uncertainty in their accuracy, which can explain differences between actual and forecast.
However, the decrease from the previous burden estimates (556,075 respondents to 465,848 and $1,390,188 in cost burden to respondents to $1,164,620) may be attributed to splitting the one form into two. The DS-5525, Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Minor under Age 16, was introduced in the last three year cycle and the Department is still adjusting its impact on forecasts and workload.
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.