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60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

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The State Department is collecting public feedback on information requirements for applications under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, a treaty addressing parental child abduction across borders. The agency is seeking OMB approval for the application process and related paperwork. This notice allows 60 days for interested parties to comment on the information collection. Public comments accepted until 2026-08-14.
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TypeNotice
SourceFed. Register
PublishedJune 15, 2026
Comment deadlineAugust 14, 2026

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.

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