[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 89 (Friday, May 9, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19773-19774]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08126]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12726]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign 
Diplomatic Services Application

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 July 
8, 2025.

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-2025-0006'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Office of Foreign 
Missions, Office of the Executive Director, 3507 International Place 
NW, Washington, DC 20008.
    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 Adriana Spain, Office of Foreign Missions, 
Office of the Executive

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Director, who may be reached at (771) 205-7066 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Foreign Diplomatic 
Services Applications.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0105.
     Type of Request: insert the type of request. Revision of a 
Currently Approved Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of Foreign Missions/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-4138, DS-4139, DS-4140, DS-4284, DS-4285, DS-7675.
     Respondents: Foreign Mission Members.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 121,729.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 121,729.
     Average Time per Response: 12.5 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 23,500 hours.
     Frequency: 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

    Information collection tools for gathering data from foreign 
missions, including electronic data collection (e-Gov), have been 
combined into one request called the ``Foreign Diplomatic Services 
Applications.'' These tools help the Office of Foreign Missions and the 
Office of the Chief of Protocol gather the information they need to 
manage benefits, privileges, and immunities for foreign missions and 
eligible applicants. This program allows them to apply for benefits 
from the U.S. Department of State, as provided by the Foreign Missions 
Act.

Methodology

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

Adriana E. Spain,
Executive Director, Office of Foreign Missions, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2025-08126 Filed 5-8-25; 8:45 am]
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