30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form, 20601 [2023-07254]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 66 / Thursday, April 6, 2023 / Notices change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: DEPARTMENT OF STATE Electronic Comments 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form • 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– PEARL–2023–15 on the subject line. Paper Comments ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 • 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 Number SR–PEARL–2023–15. This file number 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 available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–PEARL–2023–15 and should be submitted on or before April 27, 2023. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.32 Sherry R. Haywood, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–07144 Filed 4–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 32 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:13 Apr 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 [Public Notice 12038] Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: Submit comments up to May 8, 2023. ADDRESSES: 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 Wanda Lyles Howell who may be reached on 202–631–9374 or at lyleswm2@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0191. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, A/OPR/LS. • Form Number: DS–7651. • Respondents: General public applying for translator and/or interpreter contract positions. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 1000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 1000. • Average Time per Response: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 500 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20601 • 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 collected is needed to ascertain whether respondents are valid interpreting and/or translating candidates, based on their work history and legal work status in the United States. If candidates successfully become contractors for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Language Services, the information collected is used to initiate security clearance background checks and for processing payment vouchers. Respondents are typically members of the general public with varying degrees of experience in the fields of interpreting and/or translating. Methodology The Office of Language Services makes the ‘‘Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form’’ (DS– 7651) available on the Department of State forms site, https://eforms.state.gov. Respondents can submit the form via email. Elissa G. Pitterle, Executive Director, Bureau of Administration, Department of State. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 66 (Thursday, April 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 20601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07254]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12038]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of 
Language Services Contractor Application Form

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 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 30 days for 
public comment.

DATES: Submit comments up to May 8, 2023.

ADDRESSES: 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 Wanda Lyles Howell who may be reached on 202-
631-9374 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Office of Language 
Services Contractor Application Form.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0191.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, A/OPR/LS.
     Form Number: DS-7651.
     Respondents: General public applying for translator and/or 
interpreter contract positions.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1000.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 500 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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

    The information collected is needed to ascertain whether 
respondents are valid interpreting and/or translating candidates, based 
on their work history and legal work status in the United States. If 
candidates successfully become contractors for the U.S. Department of 
State, Office of Language Services, the information collected is used 
to initiate security clearance background checks and for processing 
payment vouchers. Respondents are typically members of the general 
public with varying degrees of experience in the fields of interpreting 
and/or translating.

Methodology

    The Office of Language Services makes the ``Office of Language 
Services Contractor Application Form'' (DS-7651) available on the 
Department of State forms site, https://eforms.state.gov. Respondents 
can submit the form via email.

Elissa G. Pitterle,
Executive Director, Bureau of Administration, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-07254 Filed 4-5-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-24-P
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