Notice2022-18166
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Risk Analysis and Management (RAM)
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Published
August 24, 2022
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
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 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 52102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18166]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11812]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Risk Analysis
and Management (RAM)
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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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 60 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
October 24, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2022-0021 in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9ed3cbcccadfdad6dfdfd0deedeaffeafbb0f9f1e8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="642931363025202c25252a2417100510014a030b12">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of
State, Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408,
Washington, DC 20037.
<bullet> Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, Office
of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, Washington, DC
20037.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
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 Annura N. Murtadha, U.S. Department of State,
Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408,
Washington, DC 20037; who can be reached at 202-657-6020 or at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#367b63646277727e77777876454257425318515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="39746c6b6d787d71787877794a4d584d5c175e564f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Risk Analysis and
Management.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0204.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension (or Revision) of a Currently
Approved Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, Office of
the Procurement Executive (A/OPE).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-4184.
<bullet> Respondents: Potential Contractors and Grantees.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 500.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 750 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> 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 from individuals and organizations is
used to conduct screening to ensure that State funded activities do not
provide support to entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to
national security.
Methodology
The State Department has implemented a Risk Analysis and Management
Program to vet potential contractors and grantees seeking funding from
the Department of State to mitigate the risk that such funds might
benefit entities or individuals who present a national security risk.
To conduct this vetting program the Department collects information
from contractors, sub-contractors, grantees and sub-grantees regarding
their directors, officers and/or key employees through electronic
submission. The information collected is compared to information
gathered from commercial, public, and U.S. government databases to
determine the risk that the applying organization, entity or individual
might use Department funds or programs in a way that presents a threat
to national security.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-18166 Filed 8-23-22; 8:45 am]
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