Department of State March 16, 2011 – 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: Pre-Assignment for Overseas Duty Bon-Foreign Service Personnel. OMB Control Number: 1405-XXXX. Type of Request: New Collection. Originating Office: M/MED/CL. Form Number: DS 6561. Respondents: Overseas employees and family members, not in the Foreign Service. Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000. Estimated Number of Responses: 8,000. Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour. Total Estimated Burden: 8,000. Frequency: Every 2-3 years. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory to retain medical clearance.