[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 163 (Thursday, August 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47702-47703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18361]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11500]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Employment 
Application for Locally Employed Staff or Family Member

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 
October 25, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     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-2021-0024'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: GTM/OE, 1800 G 
Street NW, Suite 3100, Washington, DC 20006.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

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 Anne Amadou, who may be reached at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Employment Application 
for Locally Employed Staff or Family member.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0189.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Global Talent Management, 
Office of Overseas Employment (GTM/OE).
     Form Number: DS-0174.
     Respondents: The respondents are locals who live in 175 
countries abroad and who are applying for a position at the U.S. 
Embassy, Consulate or Mission in their country. In addition, Family

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members who are accompanying their partners to assignments in the U.S. 
Embassies, Consulates or Mission abroad.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1.000.000.
     Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 250,000.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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 information solicited is used to establish eligibility and 
qualifications at U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Missions abroad. The 
respondents are locals who live in the 175 countries abroad and who are 
applying for a position at the U.S. Embassy, Consulate or Mission in 
their country. In addition, Family members who are accompanying their 
partners to assignments in the U.S. Embassies, Consulates or Mission 
abroad. The authority is the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, 
and 22 U.S.C 2669(c).

Methodology

    Candidates for employment use the DS-0174 to apply for Mission-
advertised positions around the world. Mission recruitments generate 
approximately 1 million applications per year, the majority of which 
are collected electronically using an applicant management system, 
Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). Data that HR and hiring 
officials extract from the DS-0174 determine employment eligibility and 
qualifications for the position, and selections according to Federal 
Policies.

Michael B. Phillips,
Director, EX, Global Talent Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-18361 Filed 8-25-21; 8:45 am]
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