30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program (IPPCTP) Employer Information Collection; 1405-0124, 1279-1280 [05-275]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 4 / Thursday, January 6, 2005 / Notices • Originating Office: PM/DDTC. • Form Number: DS–4071. • Respondents: Business organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000. • Average Hours per Response: 1⁄4 hour (15 minutes). • Total Estimated Burden: 2,500 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation To Respond: Mandatory. DATES: Comments may be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from February 7, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct Comments and questions to Alex Hunt, the State Department Desk Officer in Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at (202) 395–7860. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: ahunt@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Hand Delivery or Courier: OIRA State Department Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. • Fax: (202) 395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents may be obtained from Angelo A. Chang, Acting Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Management, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, SA–1, 12th Floor, Room H1200, Washington, DC 20522–0112 (202) 663–2830. E-mail: ChangAA@state.gov. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 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 technology. Abstract of proposed collection: Actual exports of defense technical data and defense services will be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate jul<14>2003 15:45 Jan 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 1279 • Total Estimated Burden: 99 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation To Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. DATE(S): Comments may be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from February 7, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Alex Hunt, the State Department Desk Officer in Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at (202) 395–7860. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: ahunt@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject Dated: December 16, 2004. line of your message. Gregory M. Suchan, • Hand Delivery or Courier: OIRA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade State Department Desk Officer, Office of Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Management and Budget, 725 17th Department of State. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. [FR Doc. 05–274 Filed 1–5–05; 8:45 am] • Fax: (202) 395–6974. BILLING CODE 4710–25–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed information DEPARTMENT OF STATE collection and supporting documents may be obtained from Michael [Public Notice 4951] O’Malley, Country Desk Officer for 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Ireland and Northern Ireland Affairs, Bureau of European and Eurasian Collection: Irish Peace Process Affairs, Room 5428, U.S. Department of Cultural and Training Program State, Washington, DC 20520, who may (IPPCTP) Employer Information be reached on (202) 647–5674 or via eCollection; 1405–0124 mail at omalleyme@state.gov. ACTION: Notice of request for public SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are comment and submission to OMB of soliciting public comments to permit proposed collection of information. the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed SUMMARY: The Department of State has information collection is necessary for submitted the following information the proper performance of our collection request to the Office of functions. Management and Budget (OMB) for • Evaluate the accuracy of our approval in accordance with the estimate of the burden of the proposed Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Irish collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. Peace Process Cultural and Training • Enhance the quality, utility, and Program Employer Information clarity of the information to be Collection. collected. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0124. • Minimize the reporting burden on • Type of Request: Extension of a those who are to respond, including the Currently Approved Collection. use of automated collection techniques • Originating Office: Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Office of or other forms of technology. Abstract of proposed collection: The United Kingdom, Benelux, and Ireland collection requests information from (a) Affairs—EUR/UBI. entities wishing to provide employment • Form Number: N/A. opportunities to participants in the • Respondents: Entities wishing to congressionally-mandated Irish Peace provide employment and individuals Process Cultural and Training Program participating in the program. • Estimated Number of Respondents: (IPPCTP), and (b) individuals selected for participation in the IPPCTP. 261. Methodology: Information will be • Estimated Number of Responses: collected by the Program Administrator 411. • Average Burden per Response: directly from interested employers and Range: 2–30 minutes per response. participants, either via e-mail or hard Median: 10 minutes per response. copies. Prospective employers will be electronically reported directly to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). DDTC administers the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and section 38 of the Arms Export Act (AECA). The actual exports must be in accordance with requirements of the ITAR and section 38 of the AECA. DDTC will monitor the information to ensure there is proper control of the transfer of sensitive U.S. technology. Methodology: The exporter will electronically report directly to DDTC the actual export of defense technical data and defense services using DS– 4071. DS–4071 will be available on DDTC’s Web site (https:// www.pmdtc.org). PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1 1280 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 4 / Thursday, January 6, 2005 / Notices expected to provide background information about the company and jobs being offered, as well as reports on participants’ work experience once involved in the program. Participants will need to provide background/ resume information, a photograph, and tracking information during predeparture training. Dated: December 21, 2004. Matthias Mitman, Director, Acting, Office for United Kingdom, Benelux and Ireland, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–275 Filed 1–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–23–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 4950] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–1504, Request for Customs Clearance of Merchandise, OMB Control Number 1405–0104 Notice of request for public comments and submission to OMB of proposed collection information. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Request for Customs Clearance of Merchandise. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0104. • Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, Diplomatic Tax and Customs Program, DS/OFM/VTC/TC. • Form Number: DS–1504. • Respondents: Eligible foreign diplomatic or consular missions, certain foreign government organizations, and designated international organizations. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 350. • Estimated Number of Responses: Approximately 13,700. • Average Hours per Response: Fifteen minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 3,425 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. DATE(S): Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from February 7, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct Comments and questions to Alex Hunt, the State Department Desk Officer in Office of SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 15:45 Jan 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at (202) 395–7860. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: ahunt@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Hand Delivery or Courier: OIRA State Department Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. • Fax: (202) 395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Ms. Irina Kaufman, DS/OFM/VTC, 3507 International Place, NW., U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC, 20008, who may be reached on (202) 895–3683, or by e-mail at kaufmani@state.gov. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 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 technology. Abstract of proposed collection: Exemption from customs duties is a privilege enjoyed by foreign diplomatic and consular personnel on assignment in the United States under the provisions of the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and the terms of various bilateral agreements. Under the Foreign Missions Act of 1982 (as amended), 22 U.S.C. 4301 et seq., the Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) is given the authority to grant privileges and benefits, based on reciprocity. The application form DS–1504, ‘‘Request for Customs Clearance of Merchandise’’ provides OFM with the necessary information to provide and administer the benefit effectively and efficiently. Methodology: The collected information is used by the Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) in determining the eligibility of foreign diplomatic and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 consular missions and personnel for exemption from duties otherwise imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on imported goods. In some cases, the reciprocal relationship between the United States and other nations requires that some type of duty or restriction on importation be imposed. The information on this form provides the basis upon which to determine, in cooperation with CBP, the proper handling of diplomatic shipments. Dated: December 2, 2004. Lynwood M. Dent, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary and Deputy Director, Office of Foreign Missions, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Department of State. [FR Doc. 05–276 Filed 1–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–43–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 4949] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Refugee Biographic Data, OMB Control Number 1405–0102 Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Refugee Biographic Data. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0102. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, PRM/A. • Form Number: N/A. • Respondents: Refugee applicants for the U.S. Resettlement Program. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 70,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 70,000. • Average Hours per Response: Onehalf hour. • Total Estimated Burden: 35,000 hours. • Frequency: Once per respondent. • Obligation To Respond: Required To Obtain a Benefit. DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from January 6, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Alex Hunt, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 4 (Thursday, January 6, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1279-1280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-275]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4951]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Irish Peace 
Process Cultural and Training Program (IPPCTP) Employer Information 
Collection; 1405-0124

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Irish Peace Process 
Cultural and Training Program Employer Information Collection.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0124.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of European and Eurasian 
Affairs, Office of United Kingdom, Benelux, and Ireland Affairs--EUR/
UBI.
     Form Number: N/A.
     Respondents: Entities wishing to provide employment and 
individuals participating in the program.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 261.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 411.
     Average Burden per Response: Range: 2-30 minutes per 
response. Median: 10 minutes per response.
     Total Estimated Burden: 99 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATE(S): Comments may be submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from February 7, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions should be directed to Alex Hunt, the 
State Department Desk Officer in Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be 
reached at (202) 395-7860. You may submit comments by any of the 
following methods:
     E-mail: ahunt@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form 
number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: OIRA State Department Desk 
Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20503.
     Fax: (202) 395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed information 
collection and supporting documents may be obtained from Michael 
O'Malley, Country Desk Officer for Ireland and Northern Ireland 
Affairs, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Room 5428, U.S. 
Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on (202) 
647-5674 or via e-mail at omalleyme@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The collection requests 
information from (a) entities wishing to provide employment 
opportunities to participants in the congressionally-mandated Irish 
Peace Process Cultural and Training Program (IPPCTP), and (b) 
individuals selected for participation in the IPPCTP.
    Methodology: Information will be collected by the Program 
Administrator directly from interested employers and participants, 
either via e-mail or hard copies. Prospective employers will be

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expected to provide background information about the company and jobs 
being offered, as well as reports on participants' work experience once 
involved in the program. Participants will need to provide background/
resume information, a photograph, and tracking information during pre-
departure training.

    Dated: December 21, 2004.
Matthias Mitman,
Director, Acting, Office for United Kingdom, Benelux and Ireland, 
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05-275 Filed 1-5-05; 8:45 am]
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