[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12433-12434]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-6439]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6556]


 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-4096, 
Reconstruction and Stabilization; Civilian Response Corps Database In-
Processing Form, OMB Control Number 1405-0168

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: Civilian Response Corps 
Database In-Processing Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0168.
     Type of Request: Revised Collection.

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     Originating Office: Office of the Coordinator for 
Reconstruction & Stabilization, S/CRS.
     Form Numbers: DS-4096.
     Respondents: Individuals who are members of or apply for 
one or more of the three components of the Civilian Response Corps 
(Active, Standby and Reserves).
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2000 per year.
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 2000 Hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Necessary to receive benefits, to 
be deployable and a condition for continued employment in the CRC.

DATE(S):  The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from March 24, 2009.
    Addresses for Comments and Further Information: You may submit 
comments and request for further information by either of the following 
methods:
     E-mail: [email protected].
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): CRC Comments, 
Suite 1150, 1900 North Kent Street, Rosslyn, VA 22202.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence.

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; institutionalize 
U.S. Reconstruction and Stabilization (R&S) capacity; and 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 information gathered will be used 
to identify Civilian Response Corps members who are available to 
participate in CRC missions.
    Methodology:
    Presently respondents will complete a paper version of the DS-4096. 
Current planning is underway so that within two years respondents will 
be able to complete and submit the form electronically via the Web site 
(http://www.crs.state.gov).

    Dated: March 18, 2009.
Jonathan Benton,
Acting Deputy Coordinator and Director of Civilian Response Operations, 
Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction & Stabilization, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. E9-6439 Filed 3-23-09; 8:45 am]
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