[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 154 (Thursday, August 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47690-47691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-19562]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7976]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Civilian 
Response Corps Database In-Processing Electronic Form, OMB Control 
Number 1405-0168, Form DS-4096

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: Civilian Response Corps 
Database In-Processing Electronic Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0168.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization 
Operations (CSO).
     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 Expert Corps).
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000 per year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,000 per year.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 2,000 Hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required to receive benefits.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from August 9, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments and request for further information 
by either of the following methods:
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): CRC Comments, 
Suite 1150, 1800 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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collection and supporting documents from John Tuten CRC 
Comments, Suite 1150, 1800 North Kent Street, Rosslyn, VA 22202, who 
may be reached on 571-344-6024 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.

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. conflict prevention and stabilization capacity; and help stabilize 
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

    Respondents will complete an electronic DS-4096 application via the 
Web site (www.crs.state.gov).

    Dated: August 2, 2012.
Scott N. Decker,
Deputy Director, Office of Civilian Response Corp, Bureau of Conflict & 
Stabilization Operations, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-19562 Filed 8-8-12; 8:45 am]
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