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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 collection will facilitate the 

Bureau of Educational and Cultural 

Affairs’ (ECA) ability to regularly collect 

critical and timely feedback data from a 

defined universe of respondents 

(customer base). The evaluation and 

performance measurement data 

obtained through the information 

collection will allow ECA to better 

assess and improve ECA’s exchange 

programs, learn more about the results 

and effectiveness of ECA programs, and 

comply with reporting requirements 

established by Congress and the Office 

of Management and Budget. ECA’s 

exchange programs are critical to the 

Department of State’s foreign policy 

mission and public diplomacy strategy 

as they are designed to help promote a 

balanced and accurate view of the 

United States and build partnerships 

around the world. 

Methodology: Data collected through 

the information collection will be 

derived from customer/ respondent 

paper and on-line surveys, personal 

interviews and/or focus groups. The 

customer/respondent base includes 

applicants, participants, alumni, 

program administrators, hosts and 

grantee organizations involved in ECA 

exchange programs.

Dated: October 19, 2004. 

Cathy Chikes, ECA/EX, 

Executive Director, Bureau of Educational 

and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4910] 

Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office 

of Foreign Missions, Diplomatic Motor 

Vehicles; 60-Day Notice of Proposed 

Information Collection: U.S. 

Department of State Driver’s License 

and Tax Exemption Card Application; 

OMB Collection Number 1405–0105; 

Form DS–1972

ACTION: Notice.

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. 

This process is conducted in accordance 

with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 

1995. The Department of State has made 

minor changes to the wording of the 

form, but the data collected is 

unchanged. 

The following summarizes the 

information collection proposal to be 

submitted to OMB: 

• Title of Information Collection: U.S. 

Department of State Driver’s License 

and Tax Exemption Card Application. 

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0105. 

• Type of Request: Regular 

Submission to extend a currently 

approved collection. 

• Originating Office: Bureau of 

Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign 

Missions (DS/OFM). 

• Form Number: DS–1972. 

• Respondents: Foreign missions that 

have personnel assigned to the United 

States: diplomatic, consular, 

administrative and technical, specified 

official representatives of foreign 

governments to international 

organizations, and their dependents. 

• Estimated Number of Respondents:

350 foreign missions. 

• Estimated Number of Responses:

14,000. 

• Average Hours Per Response: 0.5 

hours (30 minutes). 

• Total Estimated Burden: 7,000 

hours. 

• Frequency: On occasion. (As often 

as is necessary for foreign missions to 

obtain/renew driver’s licenses and/or 

tax exemption cards for foreign mission 

personnel.) 

• Obligation to Respond: Required to 

Obtain or Retain a driver’s license and/

or tax exemption card. 

The Department will accept 

comments from the public up to 60 days 

from date of publication in the Federal 

Register. You may submit comments by 

either of the following methods: 

• E-mail: 

OFMCustomerService@state.gov. You 

must include the DS form number, 

information collection title, and OMB 

control number in the subject line of 

your message. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of State, 

Office of Foreign Missions, Attn: 

Diplomatic Motor Vehicle Director, 

3507 International Place, NW., State 

Annex 33, Washington, DC 20522–3302

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information 

regarding the collection listed in this 

notice should be directed to Attn: 

Jacqueline Robinson, Diplomatic Motor 

Vehicle Director, Office of Foreign 

Missions, 3507 International Place, 

NW., State Annex 33, Washington, DC 

20522–3302, who may be reached on 

(202) 895–3528 or 

RobinsonJD@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Your 

public comments are being solicited to 

permit the agency to: 

• Evaluate whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of the agency. 

• Evaluate the accuracy of the 

agency’s 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 

through the use of automated collection 

techniques or other forms of technology. 

The U.S. Department of State Driver 

License and Tax Exemption Card 

Application form (DS 1972) is the 

means by which foreign missions in the 

United States request the issuance of a 

driver license and/or a sales tax 

exemption card for foreign mission 

personnel and their dependents. The 

exemption from sales taxes and the 

operation of a motor vehicle in the 

United States by foreign mission 

personnel are benefits under the Foreign 

Missions Act, 22 U.S.C. 4301 et seq., 

which must be obtained by foreign 

missions through the U.S. Department 

of State, Office of Foreign Missions (DS/

OFM). The DS–1972 application form 

provides OFM with the necessary 

information required to administer the 

two benefits effectively and efficiently. 

Sales tax exemption is enjoyed under 

the provisions of international law but 

is granted on the basis of reciprocity. 

The administration of driver licenses at 

the national level helps the Federal 

Government identify operators who 

repeatedly receive citations. This also 

helps the Federal Government 

determine the necessary course of action 

that may be required against an 

individual’s driving privilege. 

Accordingly, the Federal Government is 

able to provide consistency to the 

diplomatic community on a national 

level through a uniform program.

Dated: October 15, 2004. 

Lynwood M. Dent, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 

Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign 

Missions, Department of State.

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