[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 38 (Monday, February 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 7129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-4234]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 2342]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Form JF-45 Overseas 
Schools--Approval of Funding to Support Special Educational Programs 
Plan for Activities During the School Year: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request (for the Advance 60-Day Notice): Office of Overseas 
Schools

    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
be accepted for sixty days from the date of publication in the Federal 
Register. Request written and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. Your 
comments should address one or more of the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    If a copy of the proposed collection instrument with instructions 
is not published in this notice please contact the agency 
representative listed below if you wish to receive a copy.
    Overview of this information collection:
    Action: The Department of State has submitted the following public 
information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
    Summary: The Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State 
(A/OS) is responsible: (a) For supporting our overseas missions by 
determining that adequate educational opportunities exist for 
dependents of U.S. government personnel stationed abroad and when 
necessary providing financial and technical assistance to improve 
elementary and secondary education at post for USG dependents; and (b) 
for assisting American-sponsored overseas schools demonstrate U.S. 
educational philosophy and practice. The following summarizes the 
information collection proposal submitted to OMB:
    Type of request--Reinstatement.
    Originating office--Office of Overseas Schools.
    Title of information collection--U.S. State Department Overseas 
School--Approval of Funding To Support Special Educational Programs 
Plan For Activities During the School Year.
    Frequency--Annually.
    Form Number--JF-45.
    Respondents--The 190 Overseas American sponsored schools.
    Estimated number of respondents--190.
    Average hours per response--0.25.
    Total estimated burden hours--47.50.
    44 U.S.C. 3504(h) does not apply.
    Additional Information or Comments: Copies of the proposed forms 
and supporting documents may be obtained from Charles S. Cunningham 
(202) 647-0596. Comments and questions should be directed to (OMB) 
Jefferson Hill (202) 395-3176.

    Dated: February 12, 1996.
Patrick F. Kennedy,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 96-4234 Filed 2-23-96; 8:45 am]
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