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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 26, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70609-70610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-28050]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8954]

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign 
Diplomatic Services Applications (FDSA)

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

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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 December 26, 2014.

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 Allyson King at 3507 International Place NW., 
Washington, DC 20008, who may be reached on (202) 647-3417 or at 
kingae@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Foreign Diplomatic 
Services Applications (FDSA).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0105.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: M/OFM.
     Form Number: DS-99, DS-98, DS-100, DS-101, DS-102, DS-104, 
DS-1504, DS-1972, DS-2003, DS-2004, DS-2005, DS-2006, DS-2007, DS-2008, 
DS-2003 E, DS-1972 E, DS-4138, DS-4139, DS-4140, DS-4155, DS-7675, DS-
1972 D, DS-1972 T, DS-4284, DS-4285.
     Respondents: Foreign Mission Community.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1108.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 76,274 annually.
     Average Time per Response: 12 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 12051.7 hours annually.
     Frequency: On occasion; annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.

    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: Collection information instruments 
dealing with information collection from the foreign mission community, 
to include the electronic data compilation (e-Gov), have been combined 
under one information collection request, collectively referred to as 
the ``Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications''. These information 
collection instruments provide M/OFM with the information necessary to 
provide and administer an effective and efficient benefits, privileges, 
and immunities program by which foreign missions and eligible 
applicants may apply for entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of 
State.
    Methodology: Information may be received via mail, fax, or 
electronic submission.

    Dated: November 21, 2014.
Clifton C. Seagroves,
Director, Acting, Office of Foreign Missions, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2014-28050 Filed 11-25-14; 8:45 am]
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