60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Employment Application for Locally Employed Staff or Family Member, 47702-47703 [2021-18361]

Download as PDF 47702 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 163 / Thursday, August 26, 2021 / Notices Curtis.Rich@sba.gov; (202) 205–7030, or from www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Small Business Administration (SBA) Surety Bond Guarantee Program was created to encourage surety companies to provide bonding for small contractors. The information collected on this form from small businesses and surety companies will be used to evaluate the eligibility of applicants for contracts up to $400,000. Solicitation of Public Comments Comments may be submitted on (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information. OMB Control: 3245–0378. Title: Quick Bond Guarantee Application and Agreement. Description of Respondents: Surety Companies. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,278. Estimated Annual Responses: 3,278. Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 546. Curtis Rich, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–18416 Filed 8–25–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–03–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review Small Business Administration. 30-day notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested member of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information. SUMMARY: Submit comments on or before September 27, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information collection request should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Aug 25, 2021 Jkt 253001 collection request by selecting ‘‘Small Business Administration’’; ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then select the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. This information collection can be identified by title and/or OMB Control Number. You may obtain a copy of the information collection and supporting documents from the Agency Clearance Office at Curtis.Rich@sba.gov; (202) 205–7030, or from www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Solicitation of Public Comments SBA is requesting comments on (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information. SBA proposes to revise the application form to collect information regarding race, ethnicity, and veteran status. Submission of this information is entirely voluntary and would not be a factor in processing the loan. The sole purpose for collecting this information is to help SBA determine the extent to which businesses owned and operated by veterans or members of racial and ethnic groups are benefitting from this disaster assistance program, and develop strategies and policies that could fill any perceived gaps and expand the program’s reach. OMB Control 3245–0017 Title: Disaster Business Loan Application. Description of Respondents: Disaster victims seeking disaster assistance. Form Number: SBA Form 5. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,970. Estimated Annual Responses: 2,970. Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 6,295. Curtis Rich, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. 2021–18424 Filed 8–25–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–03–P PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11500] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Employment Application for Locally Employed Staff or Family Member 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 October 25, 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–2021–0024’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: amadouae@state.gov. • Regular Mail: Send written comments to: GTM/OE, 1800 G Street NW, Suite 3100, Washington, DC 20006. 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 Anne Amadou, who may be reached at amadouae@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Employment Application for Locally Employed Staff or Family member. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0189. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Global Talent Management, Office of Overseas Employment (GTM/OE). • Form Number: DS–0174. • Respondents: The respondents are locals who live in 175 countries abroad and who are applying for a position at the U.S. Embassy, Consulate or Mission in their country. In addition, Family SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 47703 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 163 / Thursday, August 26, 2021 / Notices members who are accompanying their partners to assignments in the U.S. Embassies, Consulates or Mission abroad. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 1.000.000. • Average Time per Response: 15 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 250,000. • Frequency: On occasion. • 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 The information solicited is used to establish eligibility and qualifications at U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Missions abroad. The respondents are locals who live in the 175 countries abroad and who are applying for a position at the U.S. Embassy, Consulate or Mission in their country. In addition, Family members who are accompanying their partners to assignments in the U.S. Embassies, Consulates or Mission abroad. The authority is the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, and 22 U.S.C 2669(c). jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Methodology Candidates for employment use the DS–0174 to apply for Missionadvertised positions around the world. Mission recruitments generate approximately 1 million applications per year, the majority of which are collected electronically using an applicant management system, Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). Data that HR and hiring officials extract from the DS–0174 determine VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Aug 25, 2021 Jkt 253001 employment eligibility and qualifications for the position, and selections according to Federal Policies. Michael B. Phillips, Director, EX, Global Talent Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2021–18361 Filed 8–25–21; 8:45 am] sugar TRQ will be permitted to enter U.S. Customs territory through October 31, 2021, a month later than the usual last entry date. The U.S. Trade Representative is allocating this additional quantity of 90,100 MTRV to the following countries in the amounts specified below: BILLING CODE 4710–15–P Country OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Fiscal Year 2021 Allocation of Additional Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice of the allocations of additional fiscal year (FY) 2021 in-quota quantities of the World Trade Organization (WTO) tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for imported raw cane sugar as announced by the Secretary of Agriculture on August 24, 2021. DATES: The changes made by this notice are applicable as of August 26, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Nicholson, Office of Agricultural Affairs, at 202–395–9419 or erin.h.nicholson@ustr.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), the United States maintains WTO TRQs for imports of raw cane and refined sugar. Section 404(d)(3) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3601(d)(3)) authorizes the President to allocate the in-quota quantity of a TRQ for any agricultural product among supplying countries or customs areas. The President delegated this authority to the U.S. Trade Representative under Presidential Proclamation 6763 (60 FR 1007). On August 24, 2021, the Secretary of Agriculture announced an additional inquota quantity of the TRQ for raw cane sugar for the remainder of FY 2021 (ending September 30, 2021) in the amount of 90,100 metric tons raw value (MTRV). The conversion factor is 1 metric ton equals 1.10231125 short tons. This quantity is in addition to the minimum amount to which the United States is committed under the WTO Uruguay Round Agreements (1,117,195 MTRV). The Secretary of Agriculture also has determined that all sugar entering the United States under the FY 2021 raw SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FY 2021 raw sugar TRQ increase allocations (MTRV) Argentina .............................. Australia ................................ Belize .................................... Bolivia ................................... Brazil ..................................... Colombia ............................... Costa Rica ............................ Dominican Republic .............. Ecuador ................................ El Salvador ........................... Eswatini (Swaziland) ............ Fiji ......................................... Guatemala ............................ Guyana ................................. Honduras .............................. India ...................................... Jamaica ................................ Malawi ................................... Mauritius ............................... Mozambique ......................... Nicaragua ............................. Panama ................................ Peru ...................................... South Africa .......................... Thailand ................................ Zimbabwe ............................. 4,662 8,999 1,193 867 15,722 2,602 1,626 19,083 1,193 2,819 1,735 976 5,204 1,301 1,084 867 1,193 1,084 1,301 1,410 2,277 3,144 4,445 2,494 1,518 1,301 These allocations are based on the countries’ historical shipments to the United States. The allocations of the raw cane sugar WTO TRQ to countries that are net importers of sugar are conditioned on receipt of the appropriate verifications of origin. Certificates for quota eligibility must accompany imports from any country for which an allocation has been provided. Greta M. Peisch, General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 2021–18379 Filed 8–25–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290–F1–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No.—2022–2114] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; UPS Flight Forward, Inc. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 163 (Thursday, August 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47702-47703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18361]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11500]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Employment 
Application for Locally Employed Staff or Family Member

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 
October 25, 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-2021-0024'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: GTM/OE, 1800 G 
Street NW, Suite 3100, Washington, DC 20006.
    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 Anne Amadou, who may be reached at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Employment Application 
for Locally Employed Staff or Family member.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0189.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Global Talent Management, 
Office of Overseas Employment (GTM/OE).
     Form Number: DS-0174.
     Respondents: The respondents are locals who live in 175 
countries abroad and who are applying for a position at the U.S. 
Embassy, Consulate or Mission in their country. In addition, Family

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members who are accompanying their partners to assignments in the U.S. 
Embassies, Consulates or Mission abroad.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1.000.000.
     Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 250,000.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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

    The information solicited is used to establish eligibility and 
qualifications at U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Missions abroad. The 
respondents are locals who live in the 175 countries abroad and who are 
applying for a position at the U.S. Embassy, Consulate or Mission in 
their country. In addition, Family members who are accompanying their 
partners to assignments in the U.S. Embassies, Consulates or Mission 
abroad. The authority is the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, 
and 22 U.S.C 2669(c).

Methodology

    Candidates for employment use the DS-0174 to apply for Mission-
advertised positions around the world. Mission recruitments generate 
approximately 1 million applications per year, the majority of which 
are collected electronically using an applicant management system, 
Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). Data that HR and hiring 
officials extract from the DS-0174 determine employment eligibility and 
qualifications for the position, and selections according to Federal 
Policies.

Michael B. Phillips,
Director, EX, Global Talent Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-18361 Filed 8-25-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-15-P


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