[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 124 (Friday, June 27, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 38341]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-16472]


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HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Extend an Information Collection

AGENCY: Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment 
on proposed data collection projects, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship 
Foundation (Foundation) will publish periodic summaries of proposed 
projects.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 28, 
2003, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Louis H. Blair, Executive 
Secretary, Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, 712 Jackson Place, 
NW., Washington, DC 20006; telephone 202-395-4831; or send e-mail to 
[email protected]. You also may obtain a copy of the data collection 
instrument and instructions from Mr. Blair.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Truman Scholarship Application.
    OMB Approval Number: 3200-0004.
    Expiration Date of Approval: 08/03.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information 
collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The Foundation has been providing scholarships 
since 1977 in compliance with Public Law 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 635 candidates who applied for Year 2003 
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 35,000 hours for all respondents.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 700.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 35,000 hours.

    Dated: June 25, 2003.
Louis H. Blair,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-16472 Filed 6-26-03; 8:45 am]
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