Department of State October 17, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Application for Diplomatic Exemption From Taxes. OMB Control Number: 1405-0069. Type of Request: Extension of an approved collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, Diplomatic Tax and Customs Office, DS/OFM/VTC/TC. Form Number: DS-98 & DS-99. Respondents: Eligible foreign diplomatic or consular missions, certain foreign government organizations, and designated international organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 350. Estimated Number of Responses: Approximately 2419. Average Hours Per Response: 15 minutes. Total Estimated Burden: 605 hours. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.