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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31999-32000]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12607]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8337]

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

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 information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to June 27, 2013.

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:
     Email: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the 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: 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, Office of Iranian Affairs, 
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 
Vetting.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0176.
     Type of Request: Extension.

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     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 potential Iran 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: May 17, 2013.
Danika Walters,
Program Director, Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-12607 Filed 5-24-13; 8:45 am]
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