Notice2024-06217
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Global Community Liaison Office (GCLO) Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application
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Published
March 25, 2024
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State (the Department) 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 89, Number 58 (Monday, March 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 20748]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06217]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12360]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Global
Community Liaison Office (GCLO) Professional Development Fellowship
(PDF) Application
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State (the Department) 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 May
24, 2024.
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-2024-0007'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: GCLO Professional
Development Fellowship (PDF) Application.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0229.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Global Talent Management,
Global Community Liaison Office (GTM/GCLO).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-4297.
<bullet> Respondents: The PDF program is open to spouses and
partners of direct-hire U.S. Government employees from all agencies
serving overseas under Chief of Mission authority.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 255.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 2.75 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 701.25 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Annually.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Fellowship.
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 PDF program.
<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 will
be part of the 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 GCLO needs the information collected in the PDF application to
determine who will receive a Professional Development Fellowship. The
information is provided to selection committees that use a set of
criteria to score the applications. Respondents are spouses and
partners of direct-hire U.S. government employees from all agencies
serving overseas under Chief of Mission who want to develop, maintain,
and/or refresh their professional skills while overseas. The
information is sought pursuant to 22 U.S.C 2651a--Organization of
Department of State, 22 U.S.C 3921--Management of the Foreign Service,
22 U.S.C. 4026(b) Establishment of Family Liaison Office.
Methodology
Applicants will email the completed application to GCLO's PDF
program manager.
Gabrielle Hampson,
Director, Global Community Liaison Office, Bureau of Global Talent
Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-06217 Filed 3-22-24; 8:45 am]
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