[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 83 (Monday, April 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 18869]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09061]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10400]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Grant Request 
Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)

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 May 30, 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 Thomas Shearer, Office of Overseas Schools, 
U.S. Department of State, Room H328, 2301 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20522-0132, who may be reached on 202-261-8201 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: Bureau of Administration, A/OPR/OS.
     Form Numbers: DS-0573, DS-0574, DS-0575, and DS-0576.
     Respondents: Recipients of grants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 192.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 192.
     Average Time per Response: 90 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 288 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or Retain 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 school or the improvement of 
educational opportunities.
    The legal requirements that authorize the function of A/OPR/OS and 
thereby authorize the collection of information are the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended), and the Mutual Educational and 
Cultural Affairs Act of 1961 (as amended), and the Department of State 
Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by the Foreign Service Act of 
1980, Public Law 96-465.

Methodology

    Information is collected via electronic media.

Janet M. Freer,
Office Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-09061 Filed 4-27-18; 8:45 am]
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