82 FR 27325 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 113 (June 14, 2017)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 14, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 27325]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12306]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10033]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: U.S. National 
Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship

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 August 
14, 2017.

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-2017-0026'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Paul Mungai, 
Office of Specialized and Technical Agencies, Department of State, 2401 
E Street NW., #L409, Washington, DC 20037.
    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 Paul Mungai, Office of Specialized and 
Technical Agencies, Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., #L409, 
Washington, DC 20037, who may be reached on 202-663-2407 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: U.S. National Commission 
for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0180.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of International Organization 
Affairs, Office of Specialized and Technical Agencies, Executive 
Secretariat U.S. National Commission for UNESCO (IO/STA).
     Form Number: DS-7646.
     Respondents: U.S. college and university students applying 
for a Fellowship.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
     Total Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
     Average Time Per Response: 10 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1000.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
    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: Fellowship applicants, U.S. 
citizen students at U.S. colleges and universities, will submit 
descriptions of self-designed proposals for brief travel abroad to 
conduct work that is consistent with UNESCO's substantive mandate to 
contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among 
nations through education, science, and culture in order to further 
universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human 
rights and fundamental freedoms that are affirmed for the peoples of 
the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion, by 
the Charter of the United Nations. The fellowship is funded through 
private donations. The information will be reviewed for the purpose of 
identifying the most meritorious proposals, as measured against the 
published evaluation criteria.
    Methodology: The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International 
Organization Affairs, Office of Specialized and Technical Agencies, 
Executive Secretariat U.S. National Commission for UNESCO (IO/STA) will 
collect this information via electronic submission.

Paul Mungai,
Acting Executive Director, U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, Bureau 
of International Organization Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-12306 Filed 6-13-17; 8:45 am]
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