[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 18 (Friday, January 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5397-5398]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01728]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11967]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of 
Language Services Contractor Application Form

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 March 
28, 2023.

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-2023-0001'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     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.
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Department of 
State, Office of Language Services, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20522-0114.

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     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.
    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 Wanda Lyles Howell, who may be reached on 202-
631.9374 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Office of Language 
Services Contractor Application Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0191.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, A/OPR/LS.
     Form Number: DS-7651.
     Respondents: General public applying for translator and/or 
interpreter contract positions.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,000.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 500 annual hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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

    The information collected is needed to ascertain whether 
respondents are valid interpreting and/or translating candidates, based 
on their work history and legal work status in the United States. If 
candidates successfully become contractors for the U.S. Department of 
State, Office of Language Services, the information collected is used 
to initiate security clearance background checks and for processing 
payment vouchers. Respondents are typically members of the general 
public with varying degrees of experience in the fields of interpreting 
and/or translating.

Methodology

    The Office of Language Services makes the ``Office of Language 
Services Contractor Application Form'' available via its internet site. 
Respondents can submit the form via email.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-01728 Filed 1-26-23; 8:45 am]
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