60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign Service Officer Test Registration Form, 14664-14665 [2021-05500]

Download as PDF 14664 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Notices IV. Solicitation of Comments on Amendment No. 1 Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether Amendment No. 1 is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– Phlx–2021–03 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File No. SR–Phlx–2021–03. The file numbers should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s internet website (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, 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 website viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make publicly available. All submissions should refer to File No. SR–Phlx-2021–03 and should be submitted on or before April 7, 2021. V. Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1 The Commission finds good cause for approving the proposed rule change, as VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Mar 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 amended by Amendment No. 1, prior to the 30th day after the date of publication of notice in the Federal Register. In Amendment No. 1, the Exchange made technical corrections and revisions to the proposed rule text for readability and consistency.48 The Commission notes that Amendment No. 1 does not change the substance of the proposed rule change, but merely adds detail and clarification to several items of the proposal. Accordingly, the Commission finds good cause for approving the proposed rule change, as amended, on an accelerated basis, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act.49 VI. Conclusion It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,50 that the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1 (SR–Phlx–2021–03), be, and hereby is, approved on an accelerated basis. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.51 J. Matthew DeLesDernier, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–05448 Filed 3–16–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11377] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign Service Officer Test Registration Form Notice of request for public comment. 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 May 17, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by SUMMARY: 48 See 49 15 Amendment No. 1, supra note 6. U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 50 Id. 51 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57) and (58). Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2021–0005’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: FSOTQuestions@state.gov. • Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service, FSOT Registration Form Comments Department of State SA–1, H–518. 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522. • Fax: (202) 736–9190, Attn: FSOT Registration Form Comments. 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 information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service, Department of State SA–1, H– 518. 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Registration for the Foreign Service Officer Test. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0008. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Board of Examiners. • Form Number: DS–1998E. • Respondents: Registrants for the Foreign Service Officer Test. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 12,000. • Average Time per Response: 2 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 24,000 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 E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 17, 2021 / Notices 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 Individuals registering for the Foreign Service Officer Test will complete a Registration Form, asking for their name, contact information, ethnicity, education and work history, and military experience. The information will be used to prepare and issue admission to the Foreign Service Officer Test, to provide data useful for improving future tests, and to conduct research studies based on the test results. Methodology The registration process, which includes concurrent application submission and seat selection, opens approximately four (4) weeks prior to each testing window. To register, individuals go to pearsonvue.com/fsot/ during the four-week period prior to a specific testing window to create an account, submit completed eligibility verification and application forms, and select a location and seat for the specific test date. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2021–05500 Filed 3–16–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–15–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11375] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Refugee Biographic Data 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 up to April 16, 2021. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Mar 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. 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 Delicia Spruell, PRM/Admissions, 2025 E Street NW, SA–9, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20522–0908, who may be reached on (202) 453–9257 or (202) 568–2964 or at SpruellDA@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Refugee Biographic Data. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0102. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Office of Admissions, PRM/A. • Form Number: No form. • Respondents: Refugee applicants for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 10,124. • Average Time per Response: 3 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 30,372. • Frequency: Once per respondent. • 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. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14665 Abstract of Proposed Collection The Refugee Biographic Data Sheet includes a refugee applicant’s personal information and is needed to initiate refugee resettlement processing, adjudicate the refugee applicant’s application for admission to the United States, to run security checks on refugee applicants by law enforcement and intelligence communities, to conduct medical screenings, and to plan international travel before a refugee applicant can be approved to travel to the United States. In addition, the information is used to match the refugee with a sponsoring voluntary agency for initial reception and placement in the U.S. under the United States Refugee Admissions Program administered by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). The information collected includes date and place of birth, gender, contact information, including social media handles, marital status, family ties, religion, ethnic group, background, education, occupation, skills, medical information, English language ability, associated family members’ refugee resettlement cases, and identity documents. The data is used to initiate refugee resettlement processing, to adjudicate the refugee claim by USCIS, to run security checks on refugees by law enforcement and intelligence communities before refugees can be approved to travel to the United States. Data is also provided to conduct a medical screening before the refugee’s arrival in the United States, to plan the refugee’s international travel, and to resettlement agencies to determine an appropriate resettlement location in the United States. If the data were not collected, refugees could not be properly vetted by law enforcement and intelligence communities, and therefore refugee applicants could no longer be processed through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. In addition, the resettlement agencies would not be able to provide appropriate initial reception and placement services as provided for in the Refugee Act. Methodology Biographic information is collected in a face-to-face intake process with the applicant overseas. An employee of a Resettlement Support Center, under cooperative agreement with PRM, collects the information and enters it into the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System. The Department is also building a new case management system to replace WRAPS to allow for more effective and efficient electronic management of refugee resettlement E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 17, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05500]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11377]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Foreign Service 
Officer Test Registration Form

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 May 
17, 2021.

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-2021-0005'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Board of Examiners 
for the Foreign Service, FSOT Registration Form Comments Department of 
State SA-1, H-518. 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20522.
     Fax: (202) 736-9190, Attn: FSOT Registration Form 
Comments.
    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 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service, 
Department of State SA-1, H-518. 2401 E Street NW, Washington, DC 
20522.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Registration for the 
Foreign Service Officer Test.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0008.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Board of 
Examiners.
     Form Number: DS-1998E.
     Respondents: Registrants for the Foreign Service Officer 
Test.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 12,000.
     Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 24,000 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

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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

    Individuals registering for the Foreign Service Officer Test will 
complete a Registration Form, asking for their name, contact 
information, ethnicity, education and work history, and military 
experience. The information will be used to prepare and issue admission 
to the Foreign Service Officer Test, to provide data useful for 
improving future tests, and to conduct research studies based on the 
test results.

Methodology

    The registration process, which includes concurrent application 
submission and seat selection, opens approximately four (4) weeks prior 
to each testing window. To register, individuals go to pearsonvue.com/fsot/ during the four-week period prior to a specific testing window to 
create an account, submit completed eligibility verification and 
application forms, and select a location and seat for the specific test 
date.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-05500 Filed 3-16-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-15-P
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