[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 170 (Thursday, September 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 60400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-20679]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9692]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Medical 
Clearance Update

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 31, 2016.

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-2016-0057'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Department of 
State, Bureau of Medical Services--Medical Clearances, SA-15 Room 400, 
1800 North Kent St., Rosslyn, VA 22209.
     Fax: 703-875-5412.
    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 Joan F. Grew, who may be reached on 703-875-
5412 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Medical Clearance Update.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0131.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Medical Services (MED).
     Form Number: DS-3057.
     Respondents: Foreign service officers, federal employees, 
or family members.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 16,280.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 16,280.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,140 hours.
     Frequency: As needed.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    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-3057 is designed to 
collect medical information to provide medical providers with current 
and adequate information to base decisions on whether a federal 
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: August 23, 2016.
Ernest E. Davis,
Director of Medical Clearances, Bureau of Medical Services Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-20679 Filed 8-31-16; 8:45 am]
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