60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form-# DS-1950, Department of State Application for Employment, OMB Control #-Number 1405-0139, 8101-8102 [E8-2570]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 12, 2008 / Notices SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations Without Credit Available Elsewhere ......................... [Disaster Declaration # 11162] Kansas Disaster # KS–00025 U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that as a result of the President’s major disaster declaration on 02/01/2008, Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services of a governmental nature may file disaster loan applications at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. 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E8–2560 Filed 2–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6101] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form–# DS–1950, Department of State Application for Employment, OMB Control #–Number 1405–0139 Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Department of State Application for Employment • OMB Control Number: 1405–0139 • Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection • Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Recruitment, Examination, Employment (HR/REE) • Form Number: DS–1950 • Respondents: U.S. Citizens seeking entry into certain Department of State Foreign Service positions and individuals, sophomore through graduate level college and university students, seeking participation in the Department’s student programs. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000 • Estimated Number of Responses: 20,000 • Average Hours Per Response: 1/2 hour • Total Estimated Burden: 10,000 • Frequency: On occasion • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain a benefit PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8101 The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from February 12, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: studentinternprogram@state.gov. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): U.S. Department of State—SA–1, HR/REE/REC Room 518H, Attention: Marvin Moore 2401 E Street, NW., Washington DC 20522. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and 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 information collection and supporting documents, to Marvin E. Moore, Bureau of Human Resources, Recruitment Division, Student Programs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202–261–8869 or by email at MooreME1@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. DATES: Abstract of proposed collection: The DS–1950 has been the form used by individuals to apply for certain excepted jobs at the Department of State such as Foreign Service specialist and student intern positions. We wish to continue to use this form to clarify interpretation of applicant responses and how applicants become aware of our program opportunities. Methodology: The form will be used by applicants for excepted service jobs at the Department of State, such as Student Programs and certain Foreign Service jobs. These programs generate approximately 20,000 applications per year. Data, which is extracted from the form, is necessary to determine qualifications, and selections, in accordance with Federal policies. E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 8102 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 29 / Tuesday, February 12, 2008 / Notices Dated: December 12, 2007. Ruben Torres, Director, HR/EX, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–2570 Filed 2–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–15–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ITS Joint Program Office; Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting Research and Innovative Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: This notice announces, pursuant to Section 10(A)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 72–363; 5 U.S.C. app. 2), a meeting of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC). The meeting will be held March 13, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, in the Oklahoma Conference Room on the lobby level of the West Building. The ITSPAC, established under Section 5305 of Public Law 109–59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, August 10, 2005, and chartered on February 24, 2006, was created to advise the Secretary of Transportation on all matters relating to the study, development and implementation of intelligent transportation systems. Through its sponsor, the ITS Joint Program Office, the ITSPAC will make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the ITS program needs, objectives, plans, approaches, contents, and progress. The following is a summary of the meeting’s tentative agenda: (1) Opening Remarks; (2) Meeting Purpose and Agenda Review; (3) Review and Discussion of Advisory Committee Input From November 2007 Meeting; (4) ITS Joint Program Office Strategic Planning Results; (5) U.S. DOT-wide Strategic Planning: Context; (6) ITS Joint Program Office Proposed Mission, Goals, and Objectives; (7) Programmatic Roles; (8) Consolidation of Views and Recommendations; and (9) Wrap-up. Since access to the U.S. DOT building is controlled, all persons who plan to attend the meeting must notify Ms. Marcia Pincus, the Committee Management Officer, at (202) 366–9230 not later than March 11, 2008. Individuals attending the meeting must report to the 1200 New Jersey Avenue entrance of the U.S. DOT building for VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:46 Feb 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 admission. Attendance is open to the public, but limited space is available. With the approval of Ms. Shelley Row, the Committee Designated Federal Official, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Non-committee members wishing to present oral statements or obtain information should contact Ms. Pincus. Questions about the agenda or written comments may be submitted by U.S. Mail to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, ITS Joint Program Office, Attention: Marcia Pincus, Room E33–415, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590 or faxed to (202) 493–2027. The ITS Joint Program Office requests that written comments be submitted prior to the meeting. Persons with a disability requiring special services, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, should contact Ms. Pincus at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting. Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the FACA and the General Services Administration regulations (41 CFR part 102–3) covering management of Federal advisory committees. is filed on or before August 11, 2008. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Simkins, Environmental Protection Specialist, Federal Highway Administration, 400 North 8th Street, Room 750, Richmond, Virginia 23219; telephone: (804) 775–33242, e-mail: John.Simkins@dot.gov. The FHWA Virginia Divisions Office’s normal business hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (eastern time). For the Virginia Department of Transportation: Mr. Nicholas Nies, Virginia Department of Transportation, 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219; telephone: (804) 786–1092; e-mail: Nicholas.Nies@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Notice is hereby given that FHWA has taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of Virginia: Harrisonburg Southeast Connector Location Study. The study area for the project was generally between U.S. Route 11 and U.S. route 33 in Issued in Washington, DC, on the 6th day Rockingham County southeast of the of February, 2008. City of Harrisonburg. A range of Shelley Row, alternatives to meet the transportation Director, ITS Joint Program Office. needs were evaluated, and FHWA [FR Doc. E8–2578 Filed 2–11–08; 8:45 am] selected Candidate Build Alternative 4 BILLING CODE 4910–HY–P and Candidate Build Alternative 1 Modified. The actions taken by FHWA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Federal Highway Administration for the project, approved on October 18, Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions 2007 (FHWA–VA–EIS–06–01–F), in the on the Harrisonburg Southeast FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued Connector Location Study in Virginia on December 21, 2007, and in other documents in the FHWA or VDOT AGENCY: Federal Highway project records. The FEIS, ROD, and Administration (FHWA), DOT. other project records are available by ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims contacting FHWA or VDOT at the for Judicial Review of Actions by addresses provided above. The FHWA FHWA. FEIS and ROD can also be viewed at the SUMMARY: This notice announces actions project Web site at https:// taken by the FHWA that are final within www.virginiadot.org/projects/ SEConnector.asp or at VDOT’s offices. the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The This notice applies to all Federal actions relate to the Harrisonburg agency decisions as of the issuance date Southeast Connector Location Study in of this notice and all laws under which Rockingham County and the City of such actions were taken, including by Harrisonburg, Virginia. Those actions not limited to: grant licenses, permits, and approvals 1. General: National Environmental for the project. Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act advising the public of final agency (FAHA) [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A 128]. claim seeking judicial review of the 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– Federal agency actions on the highway 7671(q)]. project will be barred unless the claim PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 12, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8101-8102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2570]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6101]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form- 
DS-1950, Department of State Application for Employment, OMB Control 
-Number 1405-0139

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Department of State 
Application for Employment
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0139
     Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved 
collection
     Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Office of 
Recruitment, Examination, Employment (HR/REE)
     Form Number: DS-1950
     Respondents: U.S. Citizens seeking entry into certain 
Department of State Foreign Service positions and individuals, 
sophomore through graduate level college and university students, 
seeking participation in the Department's student programs.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000
     Estimated Number of Responses: 20,000
     Average Hours Per Response: 1/2 hour
     Total Estimated Burden: 10,000
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain a benefit

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from February 12, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: studentinternprogram@state.gov.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. Department 
of State--SA-1, HR/REE/REC Room 518H, Attention: Marvin Moore 2401 E 
Street, NW., Washington DC 20522.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and 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 information collection and 
supporting documents, to Marvin E. Moore, Bureau of Human Resources, 
Recruitment Division, Student Programs, U.S. Department of State, 
Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202-261-8869 or by e-mail 
at MooreME1@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 DS-1950 has been the form used by individuals to apply for 
certain excepted jobs at the Department of State such as Foreign 
Service specialist and student intern positions. We wish to continue to 
use this form to clarify interpretation of applicant responses and how 
applicants become aware of our program opportunities.

Methodology:

    The form will be used by applicants for excepted service jobs at 
the Department of State, such as Student Programs and certain Foreign 
Service jobs. These programs generate approximately 20,000 applications 
per year. Data, which is extracted from the form, is necessary to 
determine qualifications, and selections, in accordance with Federal 
policies.


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    Dated: December 12, 2007.
 Ruben Torres,
Director, HR/EX, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E8-2570 Filed 2-11-08; 8:45 am]
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