[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58674-58675]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26827]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10220]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: FLO 
Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application

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 12, 2018.

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 Ramona Sandoval, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, 
DC, who may be reached on 202-647-1076 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: FLO Professional 
Development Fellowship (PDF) Application.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Family 
Liaison Office (HR/FLO).
     Form Number: DS-4297.
     Respondents: The PDF program is open to spouses and 
partners of direct-hire U.S. government employees from all agencies 
serving under Chief of Mission authority at U.S. embassies and 
consulates overseas.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 260.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 260.
     Average Time per Response: 2.75 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 715 annual 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

    FLO needs the information collected in the PDF application to 
determine who will receive a Professional Development Fellowship. The 
information is provided to selection committees that use a set of 
criteria to score the applications. Respondents are spouses and 
partners of direct-hire U.S. government employees from all agencies 
serving overseas under Chief of Mission who want to maintain, enhance, 
and/or develop professional skills while overseas. The information is 
sought pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2651a--Organization of the Department of 
State, 22 U.S.C. 3921--Management of the Foreign Service.

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Methodology

    Applicants will email the completed application to FLO's PDF 
program manager.

Susan Frost,
Director, Family Liaison Office, Bureau of Human Resources, Department 
of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-26827 Filed 12-12-17; 8:45 am]
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