[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 18475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05278]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12356]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Reta Jo Lewis 
Local Diplomat Program--City Applications

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State (the Department) 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 May 
13, 2024.

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-2024-0005'' 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 (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 Sharmeen Khan, who may be reached on 202-647-
2615 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Reta Jo Lewis Local 
Diplomat Program--Local Offices Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-XXXX.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: E/SDU.
     Form Number: DS-4320.
     Respondents: Local government offices, including city, 
state, and county offices.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,000.
     Average Time per Response: 0.5 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,000 hours.
     Frequency: Once.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    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 Subnational Diplomacy Unit under the Department runs the Reta 
Jo Lewis Local Diplomat Program, which details a Foreign Service 
Officer or Civil Service employee to a local office, including a city, 
state, or county, for a year. The selection of local offices for this 
program must be competitive to provide a fair opportunity to all local 
offices that are interested in participating in the program. Therefore, 
to select local offices to participate in the program, the Subnational 
Diplomacy Unit must collect applications from local offices interested 
in the program.

Methodology

    The form will be emailed to local governments. After completion by 
the local governments, the form will be submitted via Microsoft Forms 
to the Department.

Nina L. Hachigian,
Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy, Subnational 
Diplomacy Unit, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-05278 Filed 3-12-24; 8:45 am]
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