[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 11, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 42697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-17564]


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HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend an Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

ACTION:  Submission for OMB review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Truman Scholarship Foundation [Foundation] has submitted 
the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. 
This is the second notice for public comment: the first was published 
in the Federal Register [May 3, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 86), Page 
25730], and no comments were received. The Foundation is forwarding the 
proposed renewal submission to OMB for clearance simultaneously with 
the publication of this second notice.
    Comments: Comments regarding [a] whether the information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; [b] the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; [c] ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; or [d] ways to 
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 
for other forms of information technology should be addressed to: 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk 
Officer for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, 725 17th 
Street, NW, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Louis H. Blair, 
Executive Secretary, Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, 712 
Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20005 or send e-mail to 
[email protected].

DATES: Comments regarding this information collection is best assured 
of having their full effect if received on or before August 8, 2000. 
Copies of the submission may be obtained at 202-395-7433.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louis H. Blair, Executive Secretary, 
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, 712 Jackson Place, NW, 
Washington, DC 20005 or send e-mail to [email protected].
    The Foundation may not conduct a collection of information unless 
the collection displays a currently valid OMB control number and the 
agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection 
of information that such persons are not required to respond to the 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 
control number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Truman Scholarship Application
    OMB Approval Number: 3200-0004
    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: July 6, 2000.
Louis H. Blair,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-17564 Filed 7-10-00; 8:45 am]
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