30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP), 18869 [2018-09061]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 83 / Monday, April 30, 2018 / Notices automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information. Summary of Information Collection Title: Disaster Home/Business Loan Inquiry Record. Description of Respondents: Disaster Recovery Victims. Form Number: SBA Form 700. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 2,988. Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 747. Curtis Rich, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 2018–09022 Filed 4–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10400] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP) Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to May 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: 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 the OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Thomas Shearer, Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State, nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:01 Apr 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 Room H328, 2301 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522–0132, who may be reached on 202–261–8201 or at SheareTP@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP). • OMB Control Number: 1405–0036. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, A/OPR/OS. • Form Numbers: DS–0573, DS–0574, DS–0575, and DS–0576. • Respondents: Recipients of grants. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 192. • Estimated Number of Responses: 192. • Average Time per Response: 90 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 288 hours. • Frequency: Annually. • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or Retain 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 In accordance with the Consolidated Overseas Schools Program as outlined in 2 FAM 610, the Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State (A/ OPR/OS) is responsible for determining that adequate educational opportunities exist at Foreign Service posts for dependents of U.S. Government personnel stationed abroad and for assisting American-sponsored overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational philosophy and practice. The information gathered enables A/OPR/OS to advise the Department and other foreign affairs agencies regarding PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18869 current and constantly changing conditions, and enables A/OPR/OS to make judgments regarding assistance to school or the improvement of educational opportunities. The legal requirements that authorize the function of A/OPR/OS and thereby authorize the collection of information are the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended), and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Affairs Act of 1961 (as amended), and the Department of State Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by the Foreign Service Act of 1980, Public Law 96–465. Methodology Information is collected via electronic media. Janet M. Freer, Office Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2018–09061 Filed 4–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 10394] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Advance Notification Form: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area, 1405–0181 Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to May 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: 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 the OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 83 (Monday, April 30, 2018)]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-09061]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10400]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Grant Request 
Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)

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 information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to May 30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: 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: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Thomas Shearer, Office of Overseas Schools, 
U.S. Department of State, Room H328, 2301 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20522-0132, who may be reached on 202-261-8201 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Grant Request Automated 
Submissions Program (GRASP).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0036.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, A/OPR/OS.
     Form Numbers: DS-0573, DS-0574, DS-0575, and DS-0576.
     Respondents: Recipients of grants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 192.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 192.
     Average Time per Response: 90 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 288 hours.
     Frequency: Annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or Retain 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

    In accordance with the Consolidated Overseas Schools Program as 
outlined in 2 FAM 610, the Office of Overseas Schools of the Department 
of State (A/OPR/OS) is responsible for determining that adequate 
educational opportunities exist at Foreign Service posts for dependents 
of U.S. Government personnel stationed abroad and for assisting 
American-sponsored overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational 
philosophy and practice. The information gathered enables A/OPR/OS to 
advise the Department and other foreign affairs agencies regarding 
current and constantly changing conditions, and enables A/OPR/OS to 
make judgments regarding assistance to school or the improvement of 
educational opportunities.
    The legal requirements that authorize the function of A/OPR/OS and 
thereby authorize the collection of information are the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended), and the Mutual Educational and 
Cultural Affairs Act of 1961 (as amended), and the Department of State 
Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by the Foreign Service Act of 
1980, Public Law 96-465.

Methodology

    Information is collected via electronic media.

Janet M. Freer,
Office Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-09061 Filed 4-27-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-24-P
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