[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 5, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 38737]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13111]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5124]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Forms DS-573, 
DS-574, DS-575, and DS-576, Overseas Schools--Grant Request Automated 
Submissions Program (GRASP), OMB Control No. 1405-0036

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Overseas Schools Grant 
Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0036.
     Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: A/OPR/OS.
     Form Number: DS-573, DS-574, DS-575, DS-576.
     Respondents: Recipients of grants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 190.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 190.
     Average Hours Per Response: 1.50.
     Total Estimated Burden: 285 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to retain a benefit.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from July 5, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the 
Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who 
may be reached at 202-395-4718. 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): Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20503.
     Fax: 202-395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collection and supporting documents from Keith Miller, 
Office of Overseas Schools, Room H-328, 2401 E Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20522-0132, who may be reached on 202-261-8200 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary to properly perform 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 Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State (A/OPR/
OS) is responsible for determining that adequate educational 
opportunities exist at Foreign Service Posts for dependents of U.S. 
Government personnel stationed abroad, and for assisting American-
sponsored overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational philosophy 
and practice. The information gathered enables A/OPR/OS to advise the 
Department and other foreign affairs agencies regarding current and 
constantly changing conditions, and enables A/OPR/OS to make judgments 
regarding assistance to schools for the improvement of educational 
opportunities.
Methodology
    Information is collected via electronic media.

    Dated: June 20, 2005.
Paula S. Lader,
Deputy Director, Bureau of Administration, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05-13111 Filed 7-1-05; 8:45 am]
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