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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 12, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15798-15799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-05671]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8218]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Iran Democracy 
Program Grants Vetting

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 May 
13, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice '' in the 
Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the 
Results page.
     Email: WaltersDL@state.gov Mail: U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW., Room 
1254, Washington, DC 20520
    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 Danika Walters, 2201 C St. NW., Room 
1245, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202-647-1347 
or at WaltersDL@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Iran Program Grants.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0176.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of 
Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/IR).
     Form Number: DS-4100.
     Respondents: Potential grantees and participants for Iran 
programs.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 200.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 200 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.
    Abstract of proposed collection: Awarding grants is a key component 
of the State Department's Iran policy. As a condition of licensing 
these activities, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requires 
the Department to conduct vetting of potential Iran

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program grantees and sub-grantees for counter-terrorism purposes. To 
conduct this vetting, the Department collects information from grantees 
and sub-grantees regarding the identity and background of their key 
employees, boards of directors, and program participants.
    Methodology: We will collect this information either through fax or 
electronic submission.

    Dated: February 25, 2013.
Leslie Tsou,
Office Director, Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-05671 Filed 3-11-13; 8:45 am]
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