Notice2023-19698
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Individual, Corporate or Foundation, and Government Donor Form
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Published
September 13, 2023
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 88, Number 176 (Wednesday, September 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62867-62868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-19698]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12183]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Individual,
Corporate or Foundation, and Government Donor Form
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
November 13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by 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-2023-0030'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2750464b4b46444244551567545346534209404851"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ed9a8c81818c8e888e9fdfad9e998c9988c38a829b">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: CGFS/EDCS U.S.
Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Room 1821, Washington, DC 20520.
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 Chanel Wallace, who may be reached on (202)
647-7730 or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8afdebe6e6ebe9efe9f8b8caf9feebfeefa4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="681f090404090b0d0b1a5a281b1c091c0d460f071e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Individual, Corporate or
Foundation and Government Donor Form.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0218.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CGFS/Office of Emergencies in the
Diplomatic and Consular Service (EDCS).
<bullet> Form Number: Donor Form--Individual (DS-4273), Donor
Form--Corporate or Foundation (DS-4272), Donor Form--Government (DS-
4271).
<bullet> Respondents: Individuals, corporations, or foundations
that make donations to the Department.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
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<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 5,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 10 minutes per form.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 833 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain a
benefit.
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 Office of Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service
(EDCS) manages the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to the U.S.
Department of State. The information requested via donor letters is a
necessary first step to accepting donations. The information is sought
pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2697, 5 U.S.C. 7324 and 22 CFR part 3, and will
be used by EDCS's Gift Fund Coordinator to demonstrate the donor's
intention to donate either an in-kind or monetary gift to the
Department. This information is mandatory and must be completed before
the gift is received by the Department.
Methodology
The Department of State has the authority to accept gifts made for
the benefit of the Department or for carrying out its functions. There
are two types of gifts: in-kind, such as goods or services; and cash
donations. The authorized requesting office must review the due
diligence memorandum to make a determined judgment that soliciting and
accepting a gift from a U.S. based or nonfederal entity would not case
embarrassment or harm to the Department or its reputation. Once a
donation is approved by the soliciting office, donors are granted
access to the Departments appropriate donor form for completion. A
donor will receive an electronic copy of the form from the program
office once approved to partner or donation to the Department for
official solicitation and acceptance. The donor is required to make all
donations payable directly to the Department of State sent with a donor
form to CGFS/EDCS.
CGFS/EDCS accepts payment in the form of checks or wire transfers,
there are two methodologies for completing and submitting this form, as
opposed to being done only electronically.
Option 1 (Electronically): The soliciting program officer will send
the Donor Form electronically (retrieved from the Departments' internal
myData Forms used for printing and electronic submissions) to
recipients who will complete it and return to EDCS at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8e5edecebfbe8dbdcc9dccd86cfc7de"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7faf2f3f4e4f7c4c3d6c3d299d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>.
The donors submit their payments through the Global Financial
Operations (CGFS/GFO) where they provide financial instructions for the
remittance of Automated Clearing House (ACH) credits to the United
States Department of State.
Option2: (Hard Copy): The soliciting program officer will send the
Donor Form electronically and the donor will print and mail the form
with a personal check or money order and return to EDCS by mail at 2201
C Street NW, Room 1821, Washington, DC 20520. CGFS/EDCS will deposit
the donation in accordance with approved procedures, and the Bureau of
Budget and Planning allots funds to the appropriate bureau.
Crystal F. Jobe,
Director, Gift Funds and K Fund Coordinator, CGFS/EDCS, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2023-19698 Filed 9-12-23; 8:45 am]
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