60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Photographic Identification Card Application

• Published date: 05 May 2021
• Citation: 86 FR 24133
• Record Number: 2021-09513
• Section: Notices
• Court: State Department

Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 85 (Wednesday, May 5, 2021)

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 5, 2021)]
                [Notices]
                [Page 24133]
                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2021-09513]
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                DEPARTMENT OF STATE
                [Public Notice: 11417]
                60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Law Enforcement
                Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Photographic Identification Card
                Application
                ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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                SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
                Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
                In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are
                requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals
                and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for
                public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
                DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to July
                6, 2021.
                ADDRESSES:
                 You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
                 Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
                this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the
                document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2021-0010'' in the Search
                field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
                form.
                 Email: [email protected].
                 Regular Mail: Send written comments to: DS/DO, 1801 North
                Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209.
                 You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
                collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
                information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
                requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and
                supporting documents, to Elizabeth Twerdahl, 1801 N Lynn Street,
                Arlington, VA 22209, who may be reached on 571-345-2187 or at
                [email protected].
                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                 Title of Information Collection: LEOSA Photographic
                Identification Card Application.
                 OMB Control Number: None.
                 Type of Request: New Collection.
                 Originating Office: Diplomatic Security, Domestic
                Operations Directorate (DS/DO).
                 Form Number: No form.
                 Respondents: Current and former Diplomatic Security
                Service special agents.
                 Estimated Number of Respondents: 70.
                 Estimated Number of Responses: 70.
                 Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
                 Total Estimated Burden Time: 70 hours.
                 Frequency: Once per application.
                 Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
                 We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
                 Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
                necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
                 Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
                burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
                methodology and assumptions used.
                 Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
                information to be collected.
                 Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
                including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
                information technology.
                 Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
                public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
                should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
                personal information, will be available for public review.
                Abstract of Proposed Collection
                 This information is being collected in response to the Department's
                requirements under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
                (LEOSA), as amended and codified at 18 U.S.C. 926C, which exempts a
                ``qualified retired law enforcement officer'' carrying a LEOSA
                photographic identification card from most state and local laws
                prohibiting the carriage of concealed firearms, subject to certain
                restrictions and exceptions.
                Methodology
                 Applicants will fill out the application form either electronically
                or by hand and submit via email or mail.
                Kevin E. Bryant,
                Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
                [FR Doc. 2021-09513 Filed 5-4-21; 8:45 am]
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