[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 27, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7332-7333]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-01811]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11334]


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 February 26, 2021.

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.

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     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 the Anna Kolodzinski, 2201 C St. NW, 
Washington, DC, who may be reached on 202-647-1077 or at 
[email protected].

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 2651a--
Organization of Department of State, 22 U.S.C 3921--Management of the 
Foreign Service.

Methodology

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

Anna V. Kolodzinski,
Division Chief, Family Liaison Office, Bureau of Global Talent 
Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-01811 Filed 1-26-21; 8:45 am]
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