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###### Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

# AGENCY:

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

# ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

# SUMMARY:

In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation [Foundation] will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.

Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

# DATES:

Written comments on this notice must be received by July 5, 2000 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Contact Louis H. Blair, Executive Secretary, Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, 712 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20006; telephone 202-395-4831; or send e-mail to lblair@truman.gov. You also may obtain a copy of the data collection instrument and instructions from Mr. Blair.

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Title of Collection:*                    Truman Scholarship Application                

*OMB Approval Number:*                    3200-0004                

*Expiration Date of Approval:*                    12/99                

*Type of Request:*                    Intent to seek approval to extend an information collection for three years.                

*Proposed Project:*                    The Foundation has been providing scholarships since 1977 in compliance with PL 93-642. This data collection instrument is used to collect essential information to enable the Truman Scholarship Finalists Selection Committee to determine whom to invite to interviews. It is used by Regional Review Panels as essential background information on the Finalists whom they interview and ultimately the Truman Scholars they select. A total response rate of 100% was provided by the 598 candidates who applied for Year 2000 Truman Scholarships.                

*Estimate of Burden:*                    The Foundation estimates that, on average, 50 hours per respondent will be required to complete the application, for a total of 30,000 hours for all respondents.                

*Respondents:*                    Individuals.                

*Estimated Number of Responses:*                    600.                

*Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:*                    30,000 hours.                

Dated: April 27, 2000.

Louis H. Blair,

Executive Secretary.

[FR Doc. 00-10973  Filed 5-2-00; 8:45 am]

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