[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 58 (Monday, March 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 20748]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06217]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12360]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Global 
Community Liaison Office (GCLO) Professional Development Fellowship 
(PDF) Application

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 
24, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by 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-2024-0007'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: GCLO 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, 
Global Community Liaison Office (GTM/GCLO).
     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 Responses: 255.
     Average Time per Response: 2.75 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 701.25 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Fellowship.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the PDF program.
     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 will 
be part of the 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 GCLO 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, 
22 U.S.C. 4026(b) Establishment of Family Liaison Office.

Methodology

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

Gabrielle Hampson,
Director, Global Community Liaison Office, Bureau of Global Talent 
Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-06217 Filed 3-22-24; 8:45 am]
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