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**ADDRESSES :**  U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416. Room: Eisenhower Conference room, located on the Concourse Level.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), SBA announces the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. The Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs serves as an independent source of advice and policy recommendation to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss current and future programs for veterans’ small business owners. For information regarding our veterans’ resources and partners, please visit our Web site at www.sba.gov/vets

. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  The meeting is open to the public, however, advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to attend and/or make a presentation to the Advisory Committee must contact Barbara Carson, by June 1, 2014, by email in order to be placed on the agenda. Comments for the Record should be emailed prior to the meeting for inclusion in the public record, verbal presentations; however, will be limited to five minutes in the interest of time and to accommodate as many presenters as possible. Written comments should be emailed to Barbara Carson, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416.

Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or require additional information, please contact Barbara Carson, Designated Federal Official for the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs at (202) 205–6773; or by email at barbara.carson@sba.gov. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.sba.gov/vets

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Dated: May 14, 2014. Diana Doukas, SBA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014–11628 Filed 5–19–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE P**

**SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION**

**Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development** 

**AGENCY :**  U.S. Small Business Administration.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open Federal Interagency Task Force meeting. **SUMMARY :**  The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for its public meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development. The meeting will be open to the public.

**DATES :**  Friday, June 6, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  SBA 409 3rd Street NW., Washington, DC 20419.

Room: Eisenhower Conference room, located on the Concourse Level.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Pursuant to section 10(a) (2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), SBA announces the meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development. The Task Force is established pursuant to Executive Order 13540 and focused on coordinating the efforts of Federal agencies to improve capital, business development opportunities and pre-established Federal contracting goals for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (VOB’s) and service-disabled veterans (SDVOSB’S). Moreover, the Task Force shall coordinate administrative and regulatory activities and develop proposals relating to ‘‘three focus areas’’: (1) Training, Counseling & Capital; (2) Federal Contracting & Verification; (3) Improved Federal Support On November 1, 2011, the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development submitted its first report to the President, which included 18 Recommendations. In addition, the Task Force will allow time to obtain public comment from individuals and representatives of organizations regarding the areas of focus.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  The meeting is open to the public, however, advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to attend and/or make a presentation to the Task Force must contact Barbara Carson, by May 30, 2014 by email in order to be placed on the agenda. Comments for the Record should be applicable to the ‘‘three focus areas’’ of the Task Force and emailed prior to the meeting for inclusion in the public record, verbal presentations; however, will be limited to five minutes in the interest of time and to accommodate as many presenters as possible. Written comments should be emailed to Barbara Carson, Designated Federal Officer Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street SW., Washington, DC 20416, at the email address for the Task Force, vetstaskforce@sba.gov. Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or require additional information, please contact Barbara Carson, Designated Federal Official for the Task Force at (202) 205–6773; or by email at: barbara.carson@sba.gov. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.sba.gov/vets.

Dated: May 14, 2014. Diana Doukas, SBA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014–11627 Filed 5–19–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 8025–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice: 8737]**

**60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign Service Officer**  **Test Registration Form**

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public
comment.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 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 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

**DATES :**  The Department will accept comments from the public up to June 19, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by any of the following methods:

• Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Public Notice 8737’’ in the Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.

• Email: StaebenDK@state.gov

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• Mail: HR/REE, SA–1, H–518, 2401 E Street NW., Washington DC 20522.

• Fax: 202.923.6472.

• Hand Delivery or Courier: SA–44, 301 4th Street SW., Room 324, Washington, DC 20547; telephone:
202.203.5117.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests


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for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Claudia M. Coleman, who may be reached on 202.203.5126 or at ColemanCM@state.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

• Title of Information Collection: Foreign Service Officer Test Registration Form.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0008.

• Type of Request: Extension.

• Originating Office: HR/REE/BEX.

• Form Number: DS–1998E.

• Respondents: registrants for the Foreign Service Officer Test.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 32,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 32,000.

• Average Time Per Response: 2 hours.

• Total Estimated Burden Time: 64,000 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: Individuals registering for the Foreign Service Officer Test will complete a registration form that consists of an application form that gathers information about their name, age, Social Security number, contact information, sex, race, national origin, disability, education, work history and military experience. The information will be used to prepare and issue admission to the Foreign Service officer test, to provide data useful for improving future tests and to conduct research studies based on the test results.

Methodology: Responses are submitted electronically. Dated: May 12, 2014. William E. Schaal, Jr., Executive Director, HE/EX, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2014–11535 Filed 5–19–14; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–15–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 8738]**

**30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Generic Clearance for the**  **Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery** 

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information.

**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 19, 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: Raymond Ciupek, Department of State, Office of Directives Management, 1800 G St. NW., Suite 2400, Washington, DC 20522–2202, who may be reached at ciupekra@state.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

• Title of Information Collection: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0193.

• Type of Request: Extension of an approved collection.

• Originating Office: Office of Directives Management, A/GIS/DIR. • Form Number: Various public
surveys.

• Respondents: Individuals responding to Department of State customer service evaluation requests.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 125,000.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 125,000.

• Average Time per Response: 3.5 minutes.

• Total Estimated Annual Burden Time: 7,292 hours.

• Frequency: Once per request.

• Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. 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: The information collection activity will garner qualitative customer feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving service delivery. This qualitative feedback will provide insights into customer perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management.

Feedback collected under this generic clearance will provide useful information, but it will not yield data that can be used for quantitative information collections that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such data uses require