[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 159 (Tuesday, August 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50066-50067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20239]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9222]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Local U.S. 
Citizen Skills/Resources Survey

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 
October 19, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering Docket Number: DOS-2015-0026 in the search field. 
Then click the ``Comment

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Now'' button and complete the comment form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. 
Department of State, CA/OCS/PMO, SA-17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 
20036.
     Fax: 202-736-9111.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, CA/
OCS/PMO, 600 19th St. NW., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036.
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 Kaye Shaw, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/PMO), U.S. Department of State, SA-
17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 or at mailto:[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Local U.S. Citizen 
Skills/Resources Survey.
     OMB Control Number: OMB No. 1405-0188.
     Type of Request: Extension.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
     Form Number: DS-5506.
     Respondents: United States Citizens.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,400.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,400.
     Average Hours per Response: 15 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 600 hours.
     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 requests 
for 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 Local U.S. Citizen Skills/Resources Survey is a systematic 
method of gathering information about skills and resources from U.S. 
citizens that will assist in improving the well-being of other U.S. 
citizens affected or potentially affected by a crisis.
    Methodology:
    This information collection can be completed by the respondent 
electronically or manually. The information will be collected on-site 
at a U.S. Embassy/Consulate, by mail, fax, or email.

    Dated: July 29, 2015.
Michelle Bernier-Toth,
Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-20239 Filed 8-17-15; 8:45 am]
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