[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 61 (Thursday, April 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06710]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11391]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign 
Diplomatic Services Applications (FDSA)

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection 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 up to May 3, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

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 Timothy R. Johnson at 3507 International Place 
NW, Washington, DC 20008, who may be reached on 202-895-3556 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Foreign Diplomatic 
Services Applications (FDSA).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0105.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: M/OFM.
     Form Number: DS-98, DS-99, DS-100, DS-101, DS-102, DS-104, 
DS-1504, DS-1972D, DS-1972T, DS-2003, DS-2004, DS-2005, DS-2006, DS-
2008, DS- 4139, DS-4140, DS-4284, DS-4285, DS-4298, DS-4299, DS-7675.
     Respondents: Foreign Mission Community.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 79,095.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 79,095.
     Average Time per Response: 13 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 18,200 hours annually.
     Frequency: For each specific event; annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory and/or 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

    Collection information instruments dealing with information 
collection from the foreign mission community, to include the 
electronic data compilation (e-Gov), have been combined under one 
information collection request, collectively referred to as the 
``Foreign Diplomatic Services Applications''. These information 
collection instruments provide the Office of Foreign Missions and the 
Office of the Chief of Protocol with the information necessary to 
provide and administer an effective and efficient benefits, privileges, 
and immunities program by which foreign missions and eligible 
applicants may apply for benefits from the U.S. Department of State, to 
which they are entitled pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act.

Methodology

    Information may be received via Email or electronic submission 
through eGov at https://egov.ofm.state.gov/.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-06710 Filed 3-31-21; 8:45 am]
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