[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3347-3348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-632]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5276]


 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Reconstruction 
and Stabilization Volunteer Application and Evaluation, OMB Control 
Number 1405-XXXX

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: Reconstruction and 
Stabilization Volunteer Application and Evaluation.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-XXXX.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of the Coordinator for 
Reconstruction & Stabilization, S/CRS.
     Form Numbers: DS-4096 and SV-2005-0011.

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     Respondents: Civilians who have past experience in 
Reconstruction & Stabilization (R & S) activities and/or wish to 
volunteer for additional R & S deployments.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2400 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2400 per year.
     Average Hours Per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 1200 Hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from January 20, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected].
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Suite 7100, 
2121 Virginia Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20520
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence.

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 James Stansell, Suite 7100, 2121 Virginia 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20520 who may be reached on (202) 663-0850 or 
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 information collected is an 
important part of the Department's responsibility to coordinate U.S. 
Government planning, and institutionalize U.S. capacity, to help 
stabilize and reconstruct societies in transition from conflict or 
civil strife so they can reach a sustainable path toward peace, 
democracy and a market economy. The evaluation will be conducted in 
order to learn from the experiences of those who have been involved in 
reconstruction and stabilization activities. The application will be 
used to solicit volunteers who are willing to participate in future 
operations.
    Methodology:
    Respondents can access both information collection instruments via 
the S/CRS Web site (http://www.crs.state.gov), and will fill them out 
and submit them electronically.

    Dated: November 8, 2005.
Marcia K. Wong,
Principal Deputy Coordinator, Office of the Coordinator for 
Reconstruction & Stabilization, Department of State.
    Dated: November 8, 2005.
Christopher Hoh,
Director of Response Strategy & Resource Management, Office of the 
Coordinator for Reconstruction & Stabilization, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E6-632 Filed 1-19-06; 8:45 am]
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