60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: FLO Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application, 44866-44867 [2017-20513]
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studied. The type of feedback being
solicited will provide insights into
customer or stakeholder perceptions,
experiences and expectations, and to
contribute directly to the improvement
of program management, provide an
early warning of service issues, or focus
attention on areas where
communication, training or changes in
operations might improve delivery of
products or services.
SBA expects to use various methods
(e.g., focus groups, customer satisfaction
surveys, comment cards), to solicit
public feedback and will target areas
such as: Timeliness, appropriateness,
accuracy of information, courtesy,
efficiency of service delivery, and
resolution of issues with service
delivery. Responses will be assessed to
plan and inform efforts to improve or
maintain the quality of service offered to
the public. If this information is not
collected, vital feedback from customers
and stakeholders on the Agency’s
services will be unavailable.
The Agency will only submit a
collection for approval under this
generic clearance if it meets the
following conditions:
The collection is voluntary;
The collection is low-burden for
respondents (based on considerations of
total burden hours, total number of
respondents, or burden-hours per
respondent) and is low-cost for both the
respondents and the Federal
Government;
The collection is non-controversial
and does not raise issues of concern to
other Federal agencies;
The collection is targeted to the
solicitation of opinions from
respondents who have experience with
the program or may have experience
with the program in the near future;
Personally identifiable information
(PII) is collected only to the extent
necessary and is not retained;
Information gathered will be used
only internally for general service
improvement and program management
purposes and is not intended for release
outside of the agency;
Information gathered will not be used
for the purpose of substantially
informing influential policy decisions;
Information gathered will yield
qualitative information;
This type of generic clearance for
qualitative information will not be used
for quantitative information collections
that are designed to yield reliably
actionable results, such as monitoring
trends over time or documenting
program performance. Such data uses
require more rigorous designs that
address: The target population to which
generalizations will be made, the
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sampling frame, the sample design
(including stratification and clustering),
the precision requirements or power
calculations that justify the proposed
sample size, the expected response rate,
methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data
collection, and any testing procedures
that were or will be undertaken prior to
undertaking the study. Depending on
the degree of influence the results are
likely to have, such collections may still
be eligible for submission for other
generic mechanisms that are designed to
yield quantitative results.
As a general matter, the generic
information collections will not result
in any new system of records containing
privacy information and will not ask
questions of a sensitive nature, such as
sexual behavior and attitudes, religious
beliefs, and other matters that are
commonly considered private.
Affected Public: Individuals; Business
or Other For-Profit; Not-For-Profit
Institutions; State, Local, or Tribal
Government.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 7,500.
Projected average burden estimates for
the next three years:
Average Annual Number of Collection
Activities: 8.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Total Annual Responses: 7,500.
Average Minutes per Response: 38
minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 4,750.
Frequency: On occasion.
Request for Comments: Comments
submitted in response to this notice will
be summarized and/or included in the
request for OMB approval. Comments
are invited on: (a) Whether the
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology;
and (e) estimates of capital or start-up
costs and costs of operation,
maintenance, and purchase of services
to provide information.
Burden means the total time, effort, or
financial resources expended by persons
to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal
agency. This includes the time needed
to review instructions; to develop,
acquire, install and utilize technology
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and systems for the purpose of
collecting, validating and verifying
information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing
and providing information; to train
personnel and to be able to respond to
a collection of information, to search
data sources, to complete and review
the collection of information; and to
transmit or otherwise disclose the
information.
Curtis B. Rich,
Management Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 10124]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: FLO Professional
Development Fellowship (PDF)
Application
Department of State.
Notice of request for public
comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of State is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection
from all interested individuals and
organizations. The purpose of this
notice is to allow 60 days for public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to
November 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• Web: Persons with access to the
Internet may comment on this notice by
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can
search for the document by entering
‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2017–0038’’ in
the Search field. Then click the
‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete
the comment form.
• Email: FLOAskEmployment@
state.gov.
• Regular Mail: Send written
comments to: Bureau of Human
Resources, Family Liaison Office, 2201
C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520.
• Fax: (202) 647–1670.
You must include the DS form
number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control
number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
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information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the proposed collection
instrument and supporting documents,
to Ramona Sandoval, 2201 C Street
NW., Washington, DC, who may be
reached on 202–647–1076 or at
sandovalrm@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Title of Information Collection: FLO
Professional Development Fellowship
(PDF) Application.
• OMB Control Number: None.
• Type of Request: New Collection.
• Originating Office: Bureau of
Human Resources, Family Liaison
Office (HR/FLO).
• Form Number: DS–4297.
• Respondents: The PDF program is
open to spouses and partners of directhire U.S. government employees from
all agencies serving overseas under
Chief of Mission authority at U.S.
embassies and consulates overseas.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
260.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
260.
• Average Time per Response: 2.75
hours.
• Total Estimated Burden Time: 715
annual hours.
• Frequency: Annually.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to
Obtain a Benefit.
• We are soliciting public comments
to permit the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the time and cost burden for
this 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 information
technology.
Please note that comments submitted
in response to this Notice are public
record. Before including any detailed
personal information, you should be
aware that your comments as submitted,
including your personal information,
will be available for public review.
Abstract of proposed collection: FLO
needs the information collected in the
PDF application to determine who will
receive a Professional Development
Fellowship. The information is
provided to selection committees that
use a set of criteria to score the
applications. Respondents are spouses
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and partners of direct-hire U.S.
government employees from all agencies
serving overseas under Chief of Mission
who want to maintain, enhance, and/or
develop professional skills while
overseas. The information is sought
pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2651a—
Organization of the Department of State,
22 U.S.C. 3921—Management of the
Foreign Service.
Methodology: Applicants will email
the completed application to FLO’s PDF
program manager.
Susan Frost,
Director, Family Liaison Office, Bureau of
Human Resources, Department of State.
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measures review, industry segment
updates by RETAC members, a
presentation on energy transportation
logistics, and a roundtable discussion.
The meeting, which is open to the
public, will be conducted in accordance
with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2; Federal Advisory
Committee Management regulations, 41
CFR pt. 102–3; RETAC’s charter; and
Board procedures. Further
communications about this meeting may
be announced through the Board’s Web
site at www.stb.gov.
Written Comments: Members of the
public may submit written comments to
RETAC at any time. Comments should
be addressed to RETAC, c/o Michael
Higgins, Surface Transportation Board,
395 E Street SW., Washington, DC
20423–0001 or Michael.Higgins@
stb.gov.
[STB Docket No. EP 670 (Sub–No. 1)]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1321, 49 U.S.C.
11101; 49 U.S.C. 11121.
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation
Advisory Committee Meeting
Decided: September 20, 2017.
By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Rena Laws-Byrum,
Clearance Clerk.
Surface Transportation Board.
Notice of Rail Energy
Transportation Advisory Committee
meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice is hereby given of a
meeting of the Rail Energy
Transportation Advisory Committee
(RETAC), pursuant to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.
E.D.T.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in
the Hearing Room on the first floor of
the Board’s headquarters at 395 E Street
SW., Washington, DC 20423.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Higgins (202) 245–0284;
Michael.Higgins@stb.gov. [Assistance
for the hearing impaired is available
through the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at: (800) 877–8339.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RETAC
was formed in 2007 to provide advice
and guidance to the Board, and to serve
as a forum for discussion of emerging
issues related to the transportation of
energy resources by rail, including coal,
ethanol, and other biofuels.
Establishment of a Rail Energy
Transportation Advisory Committee,
Docket No. EP 670. The purpose of this
meeting is to continue discussions
regarding issues such as rail
performance, capacity constraints,
infrastructure planning and
development, and effective coordination
among suppliers, carriers, and users of
energy resources. Potential agenda items
for this meeting include a performance
SUMMARY:
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TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Notice of Request for Extension of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection
United States Trade and
Development.
ACTION: Request for comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
has submitted a request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
review and approve an extension for a
currently approved information
collection for Evaluation of USTDA
Performance. USTDA published its first
Federal Register Notice on this
information request extension on July
12, 2017, at 82 FR 32223, at which time
a 60-day comment period was
announced. No comments were received
in response to this notice at the end of
the comment period.
DATES: Comments must be received by
OMB by October 26, 2017 to be assured
of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the subject form
and the request for extension prepared
for submission to OMB may be obtained
from the Agency Submitting Officer.
Comments should be addressed as
follows: Desk Officer for USTDA, Office
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 10124]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: FLO
Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
November 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2017-0038'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
Email: FLOAskEmployment@state.gov.
Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Bureau of Human
Resources, Family Liaison Office, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20520.
Fax: (202) 647-1670.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
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information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and
supporting documents, to Ramona Sandoval, 2201 C Street NW.,
Washington, DC, who may be reached on 202-647-1076 or at
sandovalrm@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: FLO Professional
Development Fellowship (PDF) Application.
OMB Control Number: None.
Type of Request: New Collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Family
Liaison Office (HR/FLO).
Form Number: DS-4297.
Respondents: The PDF program is open to spouses and
partners of direct-hire U.S. government employees from all agencies
serving overseas under Chief of Mission authority at U.S. embassies and
consulates overseas.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 260.
Estimated Number of Responses: 260.
Average Time per Response: 2.75 hours.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 715 annual hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department
to:
Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this 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
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of proposed collection: FLO needs the information
collected in the PDF application to determine who will receive a
Professional Development Fellowship. The information is provided to
selection committees that use a set of criteria to score the
applications. Respondents are spouses and partners of direct-hire U.S.
government employees from all agencies serving overseas under Chief of
Mission who want to maintain, enhance, and/or develop professional
skills while overseas. The information is sought pursuant to 22 U.S.C.
2651a-- Organization of the Department of State, 22 U.S.C. 3921--
Management of the Foreign Service.
Methodology: Applicants will email the completed application to
FLO's PDF program manager.
Susan Frost,
Director, Family Liaison Office, Bureau of Human Resources, Department
of State.
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