60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-4100, Iran Program Grants Vetting, Information Collection 1405-0176, 2181 [2010-599]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2010 / Notices only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission,9 all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of NYSE Amex. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR–NYSEAmex–2009–102 and should be submitted on or before February 4, 2010. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–542 Filed 1–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6821] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS–4100, Iran Program Grants Vetting, Information Collection 1405–0176 pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Notice of request for public comments. 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. 9 The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.sec.gov. 10 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:36 Jan 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 • Title of Information Collection: Iran Program Grants • OMB Control Number: 1405–0176 • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection • Originating Office: Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/IR) • Form Number: DS–4100 • Respondents: Potential grantees and participants for Iran programs • Estimated Number of Respondents: 100 • Estimated Number of Responses: 200 • Average Hours Per Response: 1 • Total Estimated Burden: 200 • Frequency: On occasion • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain DATE(S): The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from January 14, 2010. 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 Danika Walters, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on 202–647–1347, or via e-mail at WaltersDL@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 State Department has made the awarding of grants a key component of its Iran policy. As a condition of licensing these activities, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) mandates that the Department conduct a vetting of potential Iran programs grantees and sub-grantees for counterterrorism purposes. To conduct this vetting the Department envisions collecting information from grantees and sub-grantees regarding the identity and background of their key employees, board of directors, and program participants. PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2181 Methodology We will collect this information either through fax or electronic submission. Additional Information Provide background or other information as applicable or useful. This is optional. Dated: January 5, 2010. Sara Horner, Office Director, Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–599 Filed 1–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–31–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6865] Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement. Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/ A/E/SCA–10–01. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.009. Key Dates: Application Deadline: February 15, 2010. Executive Summary: The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition to administer the FY2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) in the United States may submit proposals to organize and carry out academic exchange activities for students from underrepresented sectors in Pakistan. The recipient organization will be responsible for the following aspects of the program: Placement of no less than 100 foreign students at accredited U.S. institutions (50 for fall semester 2010, 50 spring semester 2011) student travel to the U.S., orientation, enrichment programming, advising, monitoring and support, pre-return activities, evaluation, and follow-up with program alumni. Support for this program is being provided from special FY2009/ FY2010 supplemental funds that have been appropriated to the Department. It is anticipated that the total amount of funding for FY2010 administrative and program costs will be $2,000,000 pending availability of funds. E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 9 (Thursday, January 14, 2010)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-599]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6821]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-4100, Iran 
Program Grants Vetting, Information Collection 1405-0176

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: Iran Program Grants
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0176
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of 
Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/IR)
     Form Number: DS-4100
     Respondents: Potential grantees and participants for Iran 
programs
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 100
     Estimated Number of Responses: 200
     Average Hours Per Response: 1
     Total Estimated Burden: 200
     Frequency: On occasion
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain

DATE(S): The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from January 14, 2010.

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 Danika Walters, Bureau of Near Eastern 
Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, who may be 
reached on 202-647-1347, or via e-mail at WaltersDL@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 State Department has made the awarding of grants a key 
component of its Iran policy. As a condition of licensing these 
activities, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) mandates that 
the Department conduct a vetting of potential Iran programs grantees 
and sub-grantees for counter-terrorism purposes. To conduct this 
vetting the Department envisions collecting information from grantees 
and sub-grantees regarding the identity and background of their key 
employees, board of directors, and program participants.

Methodology

    We will collect this information either through fax or electronic 
submission.

Additional Information

    Provide background or other information as applicable or useful. 
This is optional.

    Dated: January 5, 2010.
Sara Horner,
Office Director, Office of Iranian Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern 
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2010-599 Filed 1-13-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-31-P
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