Notice2024-21163
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Advance Notification Form: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area
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Published
September 18, 2024
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 89, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76580-76581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21163]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12540]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Advance
Notification Form: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the
Antarctic Treaty Area
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 18, 2024.
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-2024-0036'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdfcd3c9dccfdec9d4dedcfdcec9dcc9d893dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="66270812071405120f050726151207120348010910">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Suzanne McGuire,
Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Room 2665, Bureau of Oceans and
International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of
State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington DC 20520.
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 Suzanne McGuire, Office of Ocean and Polar
Affairs, Room 2665, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental
and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW,
Washington DC 20520, who may be reached at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b9f8d7cdd8cbdacdd0dad8f9cacdd8cddc97ded6cf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="acedc2d8cddecfd8c5cfcdecdfd8cdd8c982cbc3da">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: <bullet> Title of Information Collection:
ADVANCE NOTIFICATION FORM: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental
Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0181.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Oceans and International
Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES/OPA).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-4131.
<bullet> Respondents: Operators of Antarctic expeditions organized
in or proceeding from the United States.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 25.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 55.
<bullet> Average Time Per Response: 9 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 495 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to comply with Article
VII(5)(a) of the Antarctic Treaty and associated documents.
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
Information solicited on the Advance Notification Form (DS-4131)
provides the U.S. government with information on tourist and other non-
governmental expeditions to the Antarctic Treaty area. The U.S.
government needs this information to comply with Article VII(5)(a) of
the Antarctic Treaty and associated documents.
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Methodology
The Form DS-4131 is available by download from the Department's
website. The information will be submitted by U.S. organizers of
tourist and other non-governmental expeditions to Antarctica by means
of this form. The form should be submitted via email, although signed
originals submitted by regular mail are also valid.
Elizabeth Kim,
Director, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and
International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-21163 Filed 9-17-24; 8:45 am]
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