[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 23, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8873-8874]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3434]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5000]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form Number DS-
1950, Department of State Application for Employment, OMB Control 
Number 1405-0139

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for 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. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Department of State 
Application for Employment.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0139.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Office of 
Recruitment, Examination, Employment (HR/REE).
     Form Number: DS-1950.
     Respondents: U.S. Citizens seeking entry into the 
Department of State Foreign Service and individuals, sophomore through 
graduate level college and university students, seeking participation 
in the Department's student programs.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 20,000.
     Average Hours Per Response: \1/2\ hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 12,000 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required To Obtain a Benefit.

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DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from February 23, 2005.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected]--You must include 
the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. Department 
of State--SA-1, HR/REE/REC Room 518H, Attention: Kevin Bennecoff, 2401 
E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, to Kevin M. Bennecoff, Bureau of Human Resources, 
Recruitment Division, Student Programs, U.S. Department of State, 
Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202-261-8869 or by e-mail 
at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our 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 the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The DS-1950 has been the primary 
form used by individuals to apply for certain excepted jobs at the 
Department of State such as Foreign Service and student intern 
positions. We wish to continue to use this form to clarify 
interpretation of applicant responses and how applicants become aware 
of our program opportunities. We're also seeking approval of an 
electronic version that will be submitted online.
    Methodology: The computer-readable form will be used by applicants 
for certain excepted service jobs at the Department of State, such as 
Student Programs and Foreign Service jobs. These programs generate 
approximately 20,000 applications per year. Data, which are 
automatically extracted from the form, are necessary to determine 
qualifications, and selections, in accordance with Federal policies. 
The online version will be filled out and submitted through 
careers.state.gov.

    Dated: January 31, 2005.
Ruben Torres,
Director, Bureau of Human Resources, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05-3434 Filed 2-22-05; 8:45 am]
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