[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 239 (Monday, December 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77405-77406]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31382]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9377]


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

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 January 13, 2016.

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 Derek Rivers, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Overseas Citizens Services (CA/OCS/PMO), U.S. Department of State, SA-
17, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Local U.S. Citizen 
Skills/Resources Survey.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0188.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas 
Citizens Services (CA/OCS).
     Form Number: DS-5506.

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     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 
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: December 2, 2015.
Henry Hand,
(Acting) Managing Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2015-31382 Filed 12-11-15; 8:45 am]
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