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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form

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 ...

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Department of State

[Public Notice 13012]

ACTION:

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

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 30 days for public comment.

DATES:

Submit comments up to June 12, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.

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 Angelika Graham who may be reached on (202) 655-9946 or at GrahamAR@state.gov or

Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Department of State, Office of Language Services, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0114.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title of Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0191.
Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. ( printed page 27121)
Originating Office: Bureau of Management (M/EX), Office of Language Services (LS).
Form Number: DS-7651.
Respondents: General public applying for translator and/or interpreter contract positions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,000.
Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 500 annual hours.
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.

The information collected is needed to ascertain whether respondents are valid interpreting and/or translating candidates, based on their work history and legal work status in the United States. If candidates successfully become contractors for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Language Services, the information collected is used to initiate security clearance background checks and for processing payment vouchers. Respondents are typically members of the general public with varying degrees of experience in the fields of interpreting and/or translating.

Methodology

The Office of Language Services makes the “Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form” (DS-7651) available on the Department of State forms site, https://eforms.state.gov. Respondents can submit the form via email.

Ihab M. Ali,

Director (Acting), Office of Language Services, Department of State.

[FR Doc. 2026-09528 Filed 5-12-26; 8:45 am]

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“30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form,” thefederalregister.org (May 13, 2026), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2026-09528/30-day-notice-of-proposed-information-collection-office-of-language-services-contractor-application-form.