[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 149 (Monday, August 4, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 45823]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-19777]


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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 requirements 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. 
TrumanScholarship 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 the 
forms of information technology.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by October 3, 
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 Scholar Payment Request Form.
    OMB Approval Number: 3200-0005.
    Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2003.
    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 Foundation to determine the amount of financial 
support to which each Truman Scholar is eligible and then to make the 
payment. A total response rate of 100% was provided by the 315 Truman 
Scholars who received support in FY 2002.
    Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 0.5 
hours per Scholar applying for funds will be required to complete the 
Payment Request Form, for a total annual burden of 157.5 hours for all 
applicants.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 215.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 157.5 hours.

    Dated: July 30, 2003.
Louis H. Blair,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-19777 Filed 8-1-03; 8:45 am]
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