[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 209 (Monday, October 29, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65602-65603]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26552]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 8075]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: 
INTERNationalConnections

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
    DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
December 28, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice '' in the 
Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the 
Results page.
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: U.S. Department of State, 2401 E Street NW., SA1-
518H, Washington, DC 20520. Attn.: Rachel Friedland.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the 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 collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Rachel C. Friedland, 2401 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on (202) 261-8055 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: INTERNationalConnections.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0190.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.

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     Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Office of 
Recruitment, Examination and Employment (HR/REE).
     Form Number: DS-5103.
     Respondents: Alumni of the U.S. Department of State's 
Student Programs, including internships, Pickerings, Rangels, Stay-in-
Schools, Co-ops, etc.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,000.
     Average Time Per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 500.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this 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 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The Department's student 
internship programs provide a key source of potential candidates who 
have an interest in, and are qualified, to become future Department 
employees.
    The legal authorities pertaining to this collection include: 22 
U.S.C. 2651a., 22 U.S.C. 3901, 5 U.S.C. 3111, and 5 CFR part 362, 
subpart B.
    HR/REE wants to strengthen and maintain its connections to this 
group, fostering and mentoring a pool of candidates from which to 
obtain successful recruits.
    In June 2008, HR/REE surveyed over 3,500 former interns who served 
from 2005 through spring 2008. The intern alumni were queried as to 
their motivation in seeking an internship, whether or not they had 
pursued a career with either the Foreign Service or Civil Service, and 
what their recommendations would be for the best ways for the 
Department to maintain contact after the conclusion of their 
internships. Intern alumni endorse continued contact with Department 
representatives mainly through electronic means and Web site reminders 
of career opportunities.
    In an effort to address these findings and provide viable solutions 
to improving student engagement prior to, during and following an 
internship, the Department developed an intern engagement strategy that 
will ultimately result in a measurable conversion of interns into 
Department hires for the Foreign or Civil Service. The foundation of 
this strategy is INTERNational Connections, a web-based career 
networking site for current, former and future interns that collects 
pertinent information about them, their experiences and their career 
goals.
    Methodology: Users will register online at careers.state.gov/internconnect and create a profile that includes the aforementioned 
information.

    Dated: October 22, 2012.
William Schaal, Jr.,
Executive Director, Bureau of Human Resources, U.S. Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2012-26552 Filed 10-26-12; 8:45 am]
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