[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 181 (Thursday, September 18, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56095-56096]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22285]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8872]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: 30-Day Notice 
of Proposed Information Collection: DS-573, DS-574, DS-575, and DS-576, 
Overseas Schools--Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP), 
OMB Control No. 1405-0036

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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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 October 20, 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 Keith Miller, Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. 
Department of State, Room H-328, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20522-0132, who may be reached on 202-261-8200 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Grant Request Automated 
Submissions Program (GRASP).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0036.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of Overseas Schools, A/OPR/OS.
     Form Number: DS-573, DS-574, DS-575, and DS-576.
     Respondents: Recipients of grants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 196.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 196.

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     Average Time Per Response: 90 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 297 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain a benefit.
    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:
    In accordance with the Consolidated Overseas Schools Program as 
outlined in 2 FAM 610, the Office of Overseas Schools of the Department 
of State (A/OPR/OS) is responsible for determining that adequate 
educational opportunities exist at Foreign Service posts for dependents 
of U.S. Government personnel stationed abroad and for assisting 
American-sponsored overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational 
philosophy and practice. The information gathered enables A/OPR/OS to 
advise the Department and other foreign affairs agencies regarding 
current and constantly changing conditions, and enables A/OPR/OS to 
make judgments regarding assistance to schools for the improvement of 
educational opportunities.
    Methodology:
    Information is collected via electronic media.

    Dated: September 11, 2014.
William S. Amoroso,
Executive Director, Bureau of Administration, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2014-22285 Filed 9-17-14; 8:45 am]
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