83 FR 6080 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 29 (February 12, 2018)

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 83, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6080-6081]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-02797]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10259]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Grant Request 
Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)

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 April 
13, 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-2018-0001'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Thomas P. Shearer, 
Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State, Room H328, 2301 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0132.
     Fax: 202-261-8224.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Thomas P. Shearer, Office of 
Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State, Room H328, 2401 E Street 
NW, 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 Thomas P. Shearer, Office of Overseas Schools, 
U.S. Department of State, Room H328, 2301 C Street NW,

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Washington, DC 20522-0132, who may be reached on 202-261-8201 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Grant Request Automated 
Submissions Program (GRASP).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0036.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, A/OPR/OS.
     Form Number: DS-0573, DS-0574, DS-0575, DS-0576.
     Respondents: Recipients of grants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 192.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 192.
     Average Time per Response: 90 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 288 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     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: In accordance with the 
Consolidated Overseas Schools Program as outlined in 2 FAM 610, the 
Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State (A/OPR/OS) is 
responsible for determining that adequate educational opportunities 
exist at Foreign Service posts for dependents of U.S. Government 
personnel stationed abroad and for assisting American-sponsored 
overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational philosophy and 
practice. The information gathered enables A/OPR/OS to advise the 
Department and other foreign affairs agencies regarding current and 
constantly changing conditions, and enables A/OPR/OS to make judgments 
regarding assistance to schools for the improvement of educational 
opportunities.
    The legal requirements that authorize the function of A/OPR/OS and 
thereby authorize the collection of information are the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended), and the Mutual Educational and 
Cultural Affairs Act of 1961 (as amended), and the Department of State 
Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by the Foreign Service Act of 
1980, Public Law 96-465.
    Methodology: Information is collected via electronic media.

Janice DeGarmo,
Executive Director, Bureau of Administration, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-02797 Filed 2-9-18; 8:45 am]
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