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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 17, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 28499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12060]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7459]

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-6561, 
Pre-Assignment for Overseas Duty, OMB 1405-XXXX

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 30 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: Pre-Assignment for 
Overseas Duty.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-XXXX.
     Type of Request: New.
     Originating Office: Office of Medical Services, M/MED/C/
MC.
     Form Number: DS-6561.
     Respondents: Employees and Family Members from Non-Foreign 
Affairs Agencies.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 8,000 per year
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour per response.
     Total Estimated Burden: 8,000 hours.
     Frequency: Every 2 to 3 years.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory to retain medical 
clearance.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from May 17, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: mahoneybj@state.gov. You must include the DS form 
number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the 
subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Department of 
State, Office of Medical Clearances, SA-15 Room 400, 1800 North Kent 
St., Rosslyn, VA 22209.
     Fax: 703-875-4850.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and 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 information collection and 
supporting documents, to Barbara Mahoney, Department of State, Office 
of Medical Clearances, SA-15 Room 400, 1800 North Kent St., Rosslyn, VA 
22209. FAX 703-875-4850.

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:
    Form DS-6561 provides a concise summary of basic medical history, 
lab tests and physical examination for employees and family members 
that are not members of one of the five Foreign Affairs agencies to 
include, State, USAID, Foreign Commercial Service, Foreign Agricultural 
Service, and Board of Broadcasting Governors. It is designed to collect 
current and adequate information on which medical providers can base 
decisions on whether an employee and family members will have 
sufficient medical resources at a diplomatic mission abroad to maintain 
their health and fitness.
    Methodology:
    The information collected will be collected through the use of an 
electronic forms engine or by hand written submission using a pre-
printed form.

    Dated: May 3, 2011.
Joseph Kenny,
Executive Director, Department of State, Office of Medical Services.
[FR Doc. 2011-12060 Filed 5-16-11; 8:45 am]
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