Department of State December 2, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy (``the Coordinator''), in the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, is accepting applications for membership on the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC).

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: ADVANCE NOTIFICATION FORM: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area. OMB Control Number: 1405-0181. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OES/OPA). Form Number: DS-4131. Respondents: Operators of Antarctic expeditions organized in or proceeding from the United States. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25. Estimated Number of Responses: 25. Average Hours Per Response: 10.5. Total Estimated Burden: Approx. 260 hours. Frequency: On occasion. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.