80 FR 20061 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Repatriation/Emergency Medical and Dietary Assistance Loan Application

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 71 (April 14, 2015)

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FR Document2015-08597

The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9096]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Repatriation/
Emergency Medical and Dietary Assistance Loan Application

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to May 14, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

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 Derek Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/PMO), U.S. Department of State, SA-
17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

 Title of Information Collection: Repatriation/Emergency 
Medical and Dietary Assistance Loan Application.
 OMB Control Number: 1405-0150.
 Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
 Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
 Form Number: DS-3072.
 Respondents: U.S. Citizens applying for emergency loan 
assistance.
 Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,446.
 Estimated Number of Responses: 1,446.
 Average Time per Response: 20 minutes.
 Total Estimated Burden Time: 482 hours.
 Frequency: On Occasion.
 Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

    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: The DS 3072 is an application for 
an emergency loan for a destitute U.S. citizen and/or eligible family 
member to return to the United States, an application for a destitute 
U.S. citizen and/or eligible family member abroad to receive emergency 
medical and dietary assistance, and an application for a U.S. citizen 
and/or and/or eligible family member to receive a loan to assist in his 
or her repatriation to the United States, and/or to provide them with 
the funds needed to address their emergency medical and/or dietary 
needs.
    Methodology: The Bureau of Consular Affairs will post this form on 
Department of State Web sites to give respondents the opportunity to 
complete the form online, or print the form and fill it out manually 
and submit the form in person or by fax or mail.

    Dated: March 30, 2015.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizen 
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-08597 Filed 4-13-15; 8:45 am]
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SectionNotices
ActionNotice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information.
DatesSubmit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to May 14, 2015.
ContactDirect requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Derek Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/PMO), U.S. Department of State, SA- 17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 or at [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 20061 

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