[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 10, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 71709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-24893]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11229]


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

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 
January 11, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following method:
     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-2020-0043'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: FLO Professional 
Development Fellowship (PDF) Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0229.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Global Talent Management, 
Family Liaison Office (GTM/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 overseas under Chief of Mission authority.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 260.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 260.
     Average Time per Response: 2.75 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 715 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

    The Family Liaison Office (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 develop, maintain, and/or refresh their professional skills 
while overseas. The information is sought pursuant to 22 U.S.C Sec.  
2651a--Organization of Department of State, 22 U.S.C Sec.  3921--
Management of the Foreign Service.

Methodology

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

Zachary Parker,
Director.
[FR Doc. 2020-24893 Filed 11-9-20; 8:45 am]
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