Department of State October 2, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Advance Notification Form: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area. OMB Control Number: 1405-0181. Type of Request: Revision. Originating Office: Office of Oceans Affairs, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science (OES/OA). Form Number: DS-4131. Respondents: Operators of Antarctic expeditions organized in or proceeding from the United States. Estimated Number of Respondents: 22. Estimated Number of Responses: 22. Average Hours Per Response: 10.5 hours. Total Estimated Burden: 231 hours. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.