[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 25, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 42839]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-15972]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of Foreign Missions

[Public Notice 4053]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-98, 
Application for Diplomatic Exemption From Taxes on Utilities; and Form 
DS-99, Application for Diplomatic Exemption From Taxes on Gasoline (OMB 
Control Number 1405-0069)

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the reinstatement of the information 
collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 
days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to 
OMB. This process is conducted in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995.
    The following summarizes the information collection reinstatement 
request to be submitted to OMB:
    Type of Request: The reinstatement of a previously approved 
collection of information for which OMB approval has expired.
    Originating Office: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of 
Foreign Missions, Vehicle, Tax and Customs Unit, DS/OFM/VTC.
    Title of Information Collection: Applications for Diplomatic 
Exemption from Taxes on Utilities and Application for Diplomatic 
Exemption from Taxes on Gasoline, Forms DS-98--DS-99
    Frequency of Collection: As necessary. 1256 (DS-98) and 1600 (DS-
99) Requests were submitted during CY 2001.
    Respondents: Eligible foreign missions in the U.S. and their 
staffs, diplomats assigned to certain international organizations, and 
military personnel assigned to foreign missions.
    Form Number: Form DS-98--Application for Exemption from Taxes on 
Utilities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 1256.
    Average Hours Per Response: Approximately one minute per response
    Total Estimated Burden: Approximately 20 hours.
    Respondents: Eligible foreign missions in the U.S. and their 
staffs, diplomats assigned to certain international organizations, and 
military personnel assigned to foreign missions.
    Form Number: Form DS-99--Application for Exemption from Taxes on 
Gasoline.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 1600
    Average Hours Per Response: Approximately one minute per response
    Total Estimated Burden: Approximately 28 hours
    Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to:
     Evaluate whether the extension of this information 
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency.
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public comments, or requests for 
additional information, regarding the collection listed in this notice 
should be directed to Mr. E. McGill, DS/OFM/VTC, 3507 International 
Place, NW, Wash., DC 20008, who may be reached on 202-895-3618.

    Dated: May 15, 2002.
Theodore Strickler,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Diplomatic Security Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 02-15972 Filed 6-24-02; 8:45 am]
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