82 FR 61651 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications (FDSA)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 248 (December 28, 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 248 (Thursday, December 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61651-61652]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-28075]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10241]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign 
Diplomatic Services Applications (FDSA)

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 
February 26, 2018.

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-2017-0048'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: 2201 C St. NW, 
Washington, DC 20520; 3507 International Place NW, Washington, DC 
20008.
    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 Patrice Johnson at 3507 International Place 
NW, Washington, DC 20008, who may be reached on 202-895-3504 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Foreign Diplomatic 
Services Applications (FDSA).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0105.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: M/OFM.
     Form Number: DS-98, DS-99, DS-100, DS-101, DS-102, DS-104, 
DS-1504, DS-1972D, DS-1972T, DS-2003, DS-2004, DS-2005, DS-2006, DS-
2008, DS-4138, DS- 4139, DS-4140, DS-4155, DS-4284, DS-4285, DS-4298, 
DS-4299, DS-7675.
     Respondents: Foreign Mission Community.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 98,770.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 98,770.
     Average Time per Response: 12 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 20,726 hours annually.
     Frequency: For each specific event; annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory and/or 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

    Collection information instruments dealing with information 
collection from the foreign mission community, to include the 
electronic data compilation (e-Gov), have been combined under one 
information collection request, collectively referred to as the 
``Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications''. These information 
collection instruments provide the Office of Foreign Missions and the 
Office of the Chief of Protocol with the information necessary to 
provide and administer an effective and efficient benefits, privileges, 
and immunities program by which foreign missions and eligible 
applicants may apply for benefits from the U.S. Department of State, to 
which they are entitled pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act.

Methodology

    Information may be received via Email, fax, or electronic 
submission

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through eGov at https://egov.ofm.state.gov/.

Patrice D. Johnson,
Executive Director, Office of Foreign Missions, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-28075 Filed 12-27-17; 8:45 am]
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