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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 21618]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8635]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7843]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Civilian 
Response Corps Database In-Processing Electronic Form, OMB Control 
Number 1405-0168, Form DS-4096

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Civilian Response Corps 
Database In-Processing Electronic Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0168.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization 
Operations (CSO).
     Form Numbers: DS-4096.
     Respondents: Individuals who are members of or apply for 
one or more of the three components of the Civilian Response Corps 
(Active, Standby and Expert Corps).
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2000 per year.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 2000 Hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to receive benefits.

DATE(S):  The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from April 10, 2012.

ADDRESSES FOR COMMENTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION: You may submit comments 
and request for further information by either of the following methods:
     Email: CRCcomments@state.gov.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): CRC Comments, 
Suite 1150, 1900 North Kent Street, Rosslyn, VA 22202.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection:
    The information collected is an important part of the Department's 
responsibility to coordinate U.S. Government planning; institutionalize 
U.S. conflict prevention and stabilization capacity; and help stabilize 
societies in transition from conflict or civil strife so they can reach 
a sustainable path toward peace, democracy, and a market economy. The 
information gathered will be used to identify Civilian Response Corps 
members who are available to participate in CRC missions.
    Methodology:
    Respondents will complete an electronic DS-4096 application via the 
Web site (www.crs.state.gov).

    Dated: March 30, 2012.
John C. Roberts,
Director of Civilian Response Operations, Office of the Coordinator for 
Reconstruction & Stabilization, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-8635 Filed 4-9-12; 8:45 am]
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