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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39465-39466]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16899]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7515]

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-573, DS-574, 
DS-575, and DS-576, Overseas Schools--Grant Request Automated 
Submissions Program (GRASP)

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

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     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: Office of Overseas Schools, A/OPR/OS.
     Form Number: DS-573, DS-574, DS-575, and DS-576.
     Respondents: Recipients of grants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 196.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 196.
     Average Hours Per Response: 90 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 294 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain a benefit.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from July 6, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     E-mail: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in 
the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collection and supporting documents from Keith Miller, 
Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State, Room H-328, 2301 
C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522-0132, who may be reached on 202-
261-8200 or at millerkd2@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:

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     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary to properly perform 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.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    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.

Methodology

    Information is collected via electronic media.
    Additional Information:

    Dated: May 24, 2011.
Matthew S. Klimow,
Executive Director, Bureau of Administration, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2011-16899 Filed 7-5-11; 8:45 am]
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