30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3091; Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program, OMB Control No. 1405-0143, 36163 [E8-14376]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Notices Cultural Affairs, Room 246, 301 Fourth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547, who may be reached on 202–453–8524 or ChavezCC@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 This collection was formerly entitled Application and Evaluation of DOSsponsored Academic Exchange Programs. The Department of State collects this information to identify qualified candidates for the Office’s academic exchange programs. Methodology Applications are delivered physically to the offices of the grantee organization, submitted electronically, or through the mail. Additional Information: None. June 16, 2008. Thomas Farrell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–14375 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6247] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–3091; Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program, OMB Control No. 1405–0143 Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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: Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:04 Jun 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 • OMB Control Number: 1405–0143. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: HR/REE/REC. • Form Number: DS–3091. • Respondents: College Students. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 500. • Estimated Number of Responses: 500. • Average Hours per Response: 5. • Total Estimated Burden: 2,500 hours. • Frequency: On Occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from June 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at 202–395–4718. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Office of Foreign Missions, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520. • Fax: 202–395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents from Stedman D. Howard, Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at: 202–261–8958 or Howardsd2@state.gov. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00129 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36163 Abstract of Proposed Collection This collection is necessary for the process of identifying highly motivated students with an interest in international affairs. Our goal is to identify and select these students from a nation-wide pool of very talented applicants. Through our application process, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship has managed to attract many students from diverse backgrounds to consider a career in the Foreign Service. Methodology This information collection is posted on the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Web sites, where an applicant can complete, and submit, the application online. Additional Information: None. Dated: June 16, 2008. Ruben Torres, Executive Director, Bureau of Human Resources, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–14376 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–15–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6275] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Artistic Luxury: Faberge Tiffany Lalique’’ SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Artistic Luxury: Faberge Tiffany Lalique,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Cleveland Museum of Art, from on or about October 19, 2008, until on or about January 19, 2009; at the Palace of the Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, from on or about February 14, 2009, to on or about May 31, 2009, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-14376]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6247]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3091; Thomas 
R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program, OMB Control No. 1405-
0143

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: Thomas R. Pickering 
Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0143.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: HR/REE/REC.
     Form Number: DS-3091.
     Respondents: College Students.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 500.
     Average Hours per Response: 5.
     Total Estimated Burden: 2,500 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from June 25, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the 
Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who 
may be reached at 202-395-4718. You may submit comments by any of the 
following methods:
     E-mail: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. You must 
include the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB 
control number in the subject line of your message.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Office of 
Foreign Missions, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20520.
     Fax: 202-395-6974.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collection and supporting documents from Stedman D. Howard, 
Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522, who may 
be reached at: 202-261-8958 or Howardsd2@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of technology.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    This collection is necessary for the process of identifying highly 
motivated students with an interest in international affairs. Our goal 
is to identify and select these students from a nation-wide pool of 
very talented applicants. Through our application process, the Thomas 
R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship has managed to attract many 
students from diverse backgrounds to consider a career in the Foreign 
Service.

Methodology

    This information collection is posted on the Woodrow Wilson 
National Fellowship Foundation Web sites, where an applicant can 
complete, and submit, the application online.
    Additional Information: None.

    Dated: June 16, 2008.
Ruben Torres,
Executive Director, Bureau of Human Resources, Department of State.
 [FR Doc. E8-14376 Filed 6-24-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-15-P
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