60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR), 81554-81555 [2011-33288]
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U.S. Small Business Administration,
409 3rd Street SW., Suite 6050,
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice
of the President’s major disaster
declaration for Private Non-Profit
organizations in the State of New
Mexico, dated 11/23/2011, is hereby
amended to include the following areas
as adversely affected by the disaster.
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of Cochiti.
All other information in the original
declaration remains unchanged.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Numbers 59002 and 59008)
James E. Rivera,
Associate Administrator for Disaster
Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 7742]
Notice of Information Collection Under
Emergency Review: 60-Day Notice of
Proposed Information Collection: DS–
234, Special Immigrant Visa Biodata
Form, Bureau of Population, Refugees,
and Migration, Office of Admissions
(PRM/A)
Department of State.
Notice of request for emergency
OMB approval.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of State has
submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the emergency review procedures of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
• Title of Information Collection:
Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form.
• OMB Control Number: none.
• Type of Request: Emergency
Review.
• Originating Office: Bureau of
Population, Refugees, and Migration,
Office of Admissions (PRM/A).
• Form Number: DS–234.
• Respondents: Iraqi and Afghan
Special Immigrant Visa Applicants.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
12,000 per year.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
12,000 per year.
• Average Hours per Response: 20
minutes.
• Total Estimated Burden: 4000
hours.
• Frequency: Once per applicant.
• Obligation to respond: Required to
Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
The proposed information collection
is published to obtain comments from
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the public and affected agencies.
Emergency review and approval of this
collection has been requested from OMB
by February 29, 2012. If granted, the
emergency approval is only valid for
180 days. Direct comments to the
Department of State Desk Officer in the
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs at the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB).
You may submit comments by the
following methods:
• Email:
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You
must include the DS form number,
information collection title, and OMB
control number in the subject line of
your message.
• Fax: (202) 395–5806. Attention:
Desk Officer for Department of State.
During the first 60 days of the
emergency approval period, a regular
review of this information collection is
also being undertaken. The submitting
agency requests written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed
collection of information. Comments
will be accepted until 60 days from the
date that this notice is published in the
Federal Register.
You may submit comments by any of
the following methods:
• Email: ssiram@state.gov.
• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM
submissions): Office of Admissions,
PRM, US. Department of State, 2025 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
Sumitra Siram, who may be reached on
(202) 453–9250 or at SiramS@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.
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Abstract of proposed collection:
Form DS–234 elicits information used
to determine the eligibility of Iraqis and
Afghan nationals who are applying for
special immigrant visas to receive
refugee resettlement benefits.
Methodology:
The SIV Biodata information form
(DS–234) is submitted electronically by
the applicant to the National Visa
Center, which will forward the forms to
the Refugee Processing Center of the
Bureau of Population, Refugees and
Migration.
Additional Information:
Dated: December 21, 2011.
Kelly A. Gauger,
Deputy Director, Office of Admissions, Bureau
of Population, Refugees, and Migration,
Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 7743]
60–Day Notice of Proposed
Information Collection: Department of
State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)
Notice of request for public
comments.
ACTION:
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 Acquisition
Regulation (DOSAR).
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0050.
• Type of Request: Extension of
Currently Approved Collection.
• Originating Office: Bureau of
Administration, Office of the
Procurement Executive (A/OPE).
• Form Number: N/A.
• Respondents: Any business, other
for-profit, individual, not-for-profit, or
household organizations wishing to
receive Department of State contracts.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
3,166.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
3,166.
• Average Hours per Response:
Varies.
• Total Estimated Burden: 275,970
hours.
• Frequency: On occasion.
• Obligation To Respond: Voluntary.
SUMMARY:
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The Department will accept
comments from the public up to 60 days
from December 28, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• Email: LatvanasBA@state.gov You
must include the information collection
title and OMB control number in the
subject line of your message.
• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM
submissions): Barbara Latvanas,
Procurement Analyst, Department of
State, Office of the Procurement
Executive, 2201 C Street, NW., Suite
900, State Annex Number 27,
Washington, DC 20522.
• Fax: (703) 875–6155.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: Barbara
Latvanas, Procurement Analyst,
Department of State, Office of the
Procurement Executive, 1000 Wilson
Boulevard, Suite 900, Arlington, VA
22209. You must include the
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
Barbara Latvanas, Procurement Analyst,
Office of the Procurement Executive,
Department of State, Washington, DC
20522, who may be reached on (703)
516–1755.
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
information collection covers pre-award
and post-award requirements of the
DOSAR. During the pre-award phase,
information is collected to determine
which bids or proposals offer the best
value to the U.S. Government. Postaward actions include monitoring the
contractor’s performance; issuing
modifications to the contract; dealing
with unsatisfactory performance;
issuing payments to the contractor; and
closing out the contract upon its
completion.
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Methodology: Information is collected
from prospective offerors to evaluate
their proposals. The responses provided
by the public are part of the offeror’s
proposals in response to Department
solicitations. This information may be
submitted electronically (through fax or
email), or may require a paper
submission, depending upon
complexity. After contract award,
contractors are required to submit
information, on an as-needed basis, and
relate to the occurrence of specific
circumstances.
Dated: December 19, 2011.
Corey M. Rindner,
Procurement Executive, Bureau of
Administration, Department of State.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
2012 Special 301 Review: Identification
of Countries Under Section 182 of the
Trade Act of 1974: Request for Public
Comment and Announcement of
Public Hearing
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Request for written submissions
from the public and announcement of
public hearing.
AGENCY:
Section 182 of the Trade Act
of 1974 (Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2242)
requires the United States Trade
Representative (USTR) to identify
countries that deny adequate and
effective protection of intellectual
property rights (IPR) or deny fair and
equitable market access to U.S. persons
who rely on intellectual property
protection. (The provisions of Section
182 are commonly referred to as the
‘‘Special 301’’ provisions of the Trade
Act.). The USTR is required to
determine which, if any, of these
countries should be identified as
Priority Foreign Countries. Acts,
policies, or practices that are the basis
of a country’s identification as a Priority
Foreign Country can be subject to the
procedures set out in sections 301–305
of the Trade Act.
In addition, USTR has created a
‘‘Priority Watch List’’ and ‘‘Watch List’’
to assist the Administration in pursuing
the goals of the Special 301 provisions.
Placement of a trading partner on the
Priority Watch List or Watch List
indicates that particular problems exist
in that country with respect to IPR
protection, enforcement, or market
access for persons relying on
intellectual property. Trading partners
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placed on the Priority Watch List are the
focus of increased bilateral attention
concerning the problem areas.
USTR chairs an interagency team that
reviews information from many sources,
and that consults with and makes
recommendations to the USTR on issues
arising under Special 301. Written
submissions from interested persons are
a key source of information for the
Special 301 review process. In 2012,
USTR will conduct a public hearing as
part of the review process.
USTR is hereby requesting written
submissions from the public concerning
foreign countries’ acts, policies, or
practices that are relevant to the
decision as to whether a particular
trading partner should be identified as
a priority foreign country under Section
182 of the Trade Act, or be placed on
the Priority Watch List or Watch List.
Interested parties, including foreign
governments, wishing to testify at the
public hearing must submit a request to
testify at the hearing and a short hearing
statement. The deadlines for these
procedures are set out below.
DATES: The schedule for the 2012
Special 301 review is set forth below.
Friday, February 10, 2012—For
interested parties, except for foreign
governments: Submit written comments,
requests to testify at the Special 301
Public Hearing, and hearing statements.
Friday, February 17, 2012—For
foreign governments: Submit written
comments, requests to testify at the
Special 301 Public Hearing, and hearing
statements.
Thursday, February 23, 2012—Special
301 Committee Public Hearing for
interested parties, including
representatives of foreign governments,
will be held at the offices of USTR, 1724
F Street NW., Washington, DC 20508.
Any change in the date or location of
the hearing will be announced on
https://www.ustr.gov.
On or about April 30, 2011—In
accordance with statutory requirements,
USTR will publish the 2012 Special 301
Report on or about April 30, 2012.
ADDRESSES: All written comments,
requests to testify, and hearing
statements should be sent electronically
via https://www.regulations.gov, docket
number USTR–2011–0021. Submissions
should contain the term ‘‘2011 Special
301 Review’’ in the ‘‘Type comment’’
field on https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Paula Karol Pinha, Director for
Intellectual Property and Innovation,
Office of the United States Trade
Representative, at (202) 395–5419.
Further information about Special 301
can be found at https://www.ustr.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 7743]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Department of
State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR)
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
Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR).
OMB Control Number: 1405-0050.
Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, Office of
the Procurement Executive (A/OPE).
Form Number: N/A.
Respondents: Any business, other for-profit, individual,
not-for-profit, or household organizations wishing to receive
Department of State contracts.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,166.
Estimated Number of Responses: 3,166.
Average Hours per Response: Varies.
Total Estimated Burden: 275,970 hours.
Frequency: On occasion.
Obligation To Respond: Voluntary.
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DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60
days from December 28, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
Email: LatvanasBA@state.gov You must include the
information collection title and OMB control number in the subject line
of your message.
Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Barbara
Latvanas, Procurement Analyst, Department of State, Office of the
Procurement Executive, 2201 C Street, NW., Suite 900, State Annex
Number 27, Washington, DC 20522.
Fax: (703) 875-6155.
Hand Delivery or Courier: Barbara Latvanas, Procurement
Analyst, Department of State, Office of the Procurement Executive, 1000
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22209. You must include the
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 Barbara Latvanas, Procurement Analyst, Office
of the Procurement Executive, Department of State, Washington, DC
20522, who may be reached on (703) 516-1755.
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 information collection covers
pre-award and post-award requirements of the DOSAR. During the pre-
award phase, information is collected to determine which bids or
proposals offer the best value to the U.S. Government. Post-award
actions include monitoring the contractor's performance; issuing
modifications to the contract; dealing with unsatisfactory performance;
issuing payments to the contractor; and closing out the contract upon
its completion.
Methodology: Information is collected from prospective offerors to
evaluate their proposals. The responses provided by the public are part
of the offeror's proposals in response to Department solicitations.
This information may be submitted electronically (through fax or
email), or may require a paper submission, depending upon complexity.
After contract award, contractors are required to submit information,
on an as-needed basis, and relate to the occurrence of specific
circumstances.
Dated: December 19, 2011.
Corey M. Rindner,
Procurement Executive, Bureau of Administration, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2011-33288 Filed 12-27-11; 8:45 am]
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