[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 129 (Monday, July 7, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38353-38354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15811]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 8788]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Non-Foreign 
Service Personnel and Their Family Members

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 information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES:  Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to August 6, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

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 Susan B. Summers--Chief, Medical Clearances at 
Department of State, Office of Medical Clearances, SA-15 Room 400, 1800 
North Kent St., Rosslyn, VA 22209, who may be

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reached on (703) 875-5413 or at [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Pre-Assignment For 
Overseas Duty--Non-Foreign Service Personnel and Their Family Members.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0194.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of Medical Services--Medical 
Clearances.
     Form Number: DS 6561.
     Respondents: Non-foreign service employees or family 
members.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 8,000.
     Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,000 hours.
     Frequency: As needed.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory to retain medical 
clearances.
    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

    Form DS-6561 provides a concise summary of basic medical history, 
lab tests and physical examination for employees and family members 
that are not members of one of the five Foreign Affairs agencies to 
include State, USAID, Foreign Commercial Service, Foreign Agricultural 
Service and Board of Broadcasting Governors. It is designed to collect 
current and adequate information on which medical providers can base 
decisions on whether an employee and family members will have 
sufficient medical resources at a diplomatic mission abroad to maintain 
the health and fitness of the individual and family members.

Methodology

    The information collected will be collected through the use of an 
electronic forms engine or by hand written submission using a pre-
printed form.

    Dated: June 26, 2014.
Mark J. Cohen,
Director of Clinical Services, Office of Medical Services, Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2014-15811 Filed 7-3-14; 8:45 am]
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